Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
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Low-cost ventilatory support for covid-19 patients
A research team at Leeds has developed a way of creating a ventilatory system for covid-19 patients that can be made rapidly on a 3D printer.
‘Directing’ evolution to identify potential drugs
Scientists have developed a technique that could significantly reduce the time to discover potential new antibody-based drugs to treat disease.
Simple fix creates coronavirus breathing aids
Engineers and scientists have developed a way to convert a sleep apnoea machine into a ventilator to treat people with covid-19.
Treating rectal cancer during the covid-19 epidemic
Leading cancer experts have recommended a one-week course of radiotherapy and delaying surgery as the best way to treat patients with rectal cancer during the covid-19 pandemic.
Analysing student eating habits
Scientists have for the first time used anonymous data from pre-payment food cards to get a unique insight into the eating habits of first year university students.
Playing video games linked to higher BMI in kids
Playing video games as a young child has been linked to an increased body mass index (BMI) as a teenager.
Nature's lethal shape-shifter
Every picture tells a story… none more so than this detailed visualisation of a strain of the norovirus.
Leeds jointly launches first cancer coronavirus registry
Oncologists from the Universities of Leeds, Birmingham and Oxford have launched the first cancer coronavirus registry in the world.
Assessing the problem of poor sanitation
Experts are investigating a better way of measuring the number of people exposed to the health risks of poorly-managed sanitation systems.