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New gene mutation will help better diagnosis of myopathy

Published
Wednesday 18th December, 2013
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Health

A new gene mutation which will help doctors give a more accurate diagnosis of a type of brain and muscle disease in children has been discovered for the first time by University of Leeds experts.

Massive stars mark out Milky Way's 'missing' arms

Published
Tuesday 17th December, 2013
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Science

A 12-year study of massive stars has reaffirmed that our Galaxy has four spiral arms, following years of debate sparked by images taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope that only showed two arms.

New funding to remove barriers to postgraduate study

Published
Friday 6th December, 2013
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University

Postgraduate students hoping to study at Leeds are set to receive additional support thanks to a new grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

University's campaign to Make a World of Difference

Published
Friday 29th November, 2013
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University

The University of Leeds has announced a £60m fundraising campaign to create new student opportunities, push forward its research and support its vision of a place among world-leading universities.

Study pinpoints superbug resistance protein

Published
Thursday 28th November, 2013
Categories
Health

Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, an antiseptic commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals.

Children and researchers create eco-comic

Published
Wednesday 27th November, 2013
Categories
Technology
Environment

Penguins wearing reflective hats and cars that run on tomato ketchup are among the highlights of a new graphic novel published by the University of Leeds' Centre in Low Carbon Technologies.

Nobel laureate marks Bragg centenary

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2013
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University
Science

Professor Dan Shechtman celebrated crystallography's profound impact on modern science in the Bragg Centenary Lecture 2013 - and explained how he overturned one of the discipline's key principles.

New online course is enjoyed around the world

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2013
Categories
University

Pioneering online learners have praised a free course offered by the University of Leeds as part of its venture into MOOCs.