Interval workouts for older women may improve health of blood vessels
Short bouts of interval exercise may be most beneficial for older women at increased risk of heart-related illness, according to new University of Leeds research.
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Scrutinising sugary drink interventions
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.
High-tech sensing illuminates concrete stress testing
Using the principles of light, Leeds scientists have discovered a new way to measure the strength of modern forms of concrete – giving industry a better way to understand when it could fracture.
Better tools to study the processes of life
Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.
Scientists a step closer to drug treatment for Hepatitis B
A major new insight into how Hepatitis B Virus works could pave the way for new drug treatments for the infection which is the major cause of liver cancer worldwide.
Volcanic ‘plumerang’ could impact human health
A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in the boomerang-like return of a volcanic plume.
New insights into how Zika causes microcephaly
Scientists have uncovered why the Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain, potentially leading to microcephaly.
New approach set to make peptide stapling widely available
Scientists have created a new method to structure peptides, which they say will be cheaper and make the process of using stapled peptides in drug discovery much more widely available.
Partnership aims for a new generation of optical instruments
A new partnership between leading science and technology company Merck and the University aims to expand the use of liquid crystals in optical innovations.
Prestigious Royal Society fellowship for Engineering professor
The Royal Society has elected Professor of Engineering Anne Neville to its fellowship, in recognition of her substantial contribution to the field of corrosion and tribology research.