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Genes holding the clues to bladder cancer and its treatment

Published
Monday 13th November, 2017
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Science
Health

Scientists have discovered the ‘genetic signatures’ of the most common form of bladder cancer – and it opens up the possibility of better-targeted treatment, according to newly published research.

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Research reveals impact of diabetic foot ulcers

Published
Wednesday 8th November, 2017
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Science
Health

The prognosis for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer is worse than was previously thought, according to new research.

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Building a tribute to Sir William Henry Bragg

Published
Monday 30th October, 2017
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University
Science

The University is to name a key building in its £96m investment in engineering and physical sciences in honour of one of Leeds’ most influential scientists.

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Identifying a test to target cancer drug

Published
Friday 27th October, 2017
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Science
Health

Doctors are developing a more personalised approach to the treatment of bowel cancer, thanks to research which has found a way of screening tumours for their susceptibility to drug therapy.

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Drilling into the mysteries of seismic activity

Published
Thursday 19th October, 2017
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Science
Global

An international expedition aims to better understand seismic activity through samples collected from one of the most geologically active areas in Europe.

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Tackling drug-resistant infections

Published
Monday 18th September, 2017
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Science
Technology

The University’s research into new ways of tackling drug-resistant infections will be bolstered by a pioneering programme to develop the next generation of scientists specialising in this area.