Scientists prove new approach to Polio vaccines works
Scientists have identified new ways to provide vaccines against polio, which do not require the growth of live virus for their manufacture.
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University unveils £17m Astbury lab investment
The results of a £17 million investment in advanced biological research equipment have been unveiled at the University today, with the official opening of the Astbury BioStructure Laboratory.
DARE Art Prize shortlist announced
The University's Cultural Institute and Opera North have announced the shortlist for their inaugural DARE Art Prize.
Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base
Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.
World-leading medical engineering shown to Minister
Cutting-edge developments in medical technology have been demonstrated to Government Health Minister Lord Prior, during a fact-finding mission to Leeds.
Multi-million pound investment in pig research
Yorkshire will soon become one of the best places in Europe for pig research, thanks to significant investment from the University of Leeds and the Government.
Cocktail of drugs is polluting our rivers
A study suggests that pharmaceuticals are polluting our rivers more than pesticides.
Water solution programme to benefit Yorkshire economy by £50 million
A new £6 million project led by the University of Leeds is predicted to bring a £50 million benefit to the Yorkshire economy by reducing the costs and impact of water-related threats to the region.
Battling superbugs with the power of knowledge
In the last 60 years mankind has come to rely on the wonder-cure of antibiotics to solve a multitude of ills by inhibiting disease-causing bacteria and curing potentially fatal infections.
Targeting the biological host to get rid of unwanted guests
A new approach has been developed to combat diseases caused by herpesvirus infections, including everything from cold sores to cancer.