News

How a protein ‘hunkers down’ to conserve energy

Published
Thursday 3rd December, 2020
Categories
Health
Science

A visualisation made from nearly 100,000 electron microscope images has revealed the ingenious way a protein involved in muscle activity shuts itself down to conserve energy.

Genetic study reveals pre-eclampsia risk factors

Published
Tuesday 1st December, 2020
Categories
Science
Health

A large international study has revealed that the genetic risk of pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy, is related to blood pressure and body mass index (BMI). 

The images shows a pregnant woman lying down feeling her bump.

Major differences in palliative care provision across the globe

Published
Monday 30th November, 2020
Categories
Global
Health

A major review of palliative care services around the world has highlighted huge inconsistencies in provision, with patients in some countries receiving a fraction of the support provided elsewhere.

An elderly person using a walking frame

Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
Wednesday 25th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
University

The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.

Aerial view of the University campus

Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
Tuesday 24th November, 2020
Categories
Science
Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.