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Genetic mutations warn of skin cancer risk

Published
Monday 31st March, 2014
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Health

Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered that mutations in a specific gene are responsible for a hereditary form of melanoma.

Researchers solve paradox of virus construction

Published
Tuesday 25th March, 2014
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Health

A new study has solved a long-standing puzzle of how common viruses reproduce themselves during an infection, opening up new possibilities for treating a range of diseases from HIV to the common cold.

University to lead regenerative medicine training

Published
Thursday 9th January, 2014
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Technology
Health

A new £3.2 million training centre aimed at keeping the UK at the cutting edge of regenerative medicine research will be based at the University of Leeds, the government announced today.

New research opens door to Alzheimer's test

Published
Friday 3rd January, 2014
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Science
Health

Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a new technology that could form the basis of a simple blood test for Alzheimer's disease.