Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified
A rare disorder which causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the University of Leeds.
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Meteorite reveals clues to origin of life on Earth
Scientists have discovered chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early solar system inside a meteorite that landed in the UK.
Tackling tooth decay in children
A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.
Conference calls for cuckooing to be criminalised
There will be calls for cuckooing to be made a criminal offence at the first ever major conference on the issue at the University of Leeds.
Tech assisted breathing exercises relieve Long Covid symptoms
Simple breathing exercises done twice daily while using a mobile phone app can help relieve the symptoms of Long Covid, new research has found.
Cold, unbalanced and feeling seasick – all in the name of science
Three researchers from the University of Leeds are embarking on a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to investigate one of the most important questions in climate science.
Shoe soles cut from a Torah reveal clues about Nazi-occupied Greece
Children's shoe soles cut crudely from the Jewish Torah could reveal chilling clues about Nazi-occupied Greece, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Leeds hosts health workforce expert panel debate
Leading experts in public health and care policy debated health workforce related challenges and how cross-sector collaboration can address them at a panel discussion at the University of Leeds.
The Paralympic doctor who sacrificed sport for the NHS
Kim Daybell sacrificed his Paralympic Games in order to save lives on the NHS frontline during COVID-19. The table tennis star was inducted into the Leeds Sport Hall of Fame for his achievements.
Carbon calculator to improve sustainability in craft beer sector
A “carbon footprint calculator” has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions.