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A bone marrow slide showing myeloma cells.

Genetic testing needed to identify high-risk blood cancer earlier

Published
Wednesday 19th February, 2025
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Health
Research

Genetic testing should be used to help doctors spot high-risk cases of myeloma and enable targeted treatments, say researchers from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research.

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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps

Published
Monday 17th February, 2025
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Research

The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, according to new research.

A greyhound wearing a Dogs Trust harness looks at the camera with its mouth open.

Dog population mapped in UK-first

Published
Monday 10th February, 2025
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Science
Research

The UK has 4 million more dogs than previously estimated, with regional hotspots in Telford, Darlington and Harrogate, new research shows.

A young hawthorn hedge on the edge of a field

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
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Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

Professor Adrian Crellin with a state-of-the art linear accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machine at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

"Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here"

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
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Working with our region
Health
Research

One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.

a pile of pipes bearing the Nord Stream insignia

True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed

Published
Wednesday 15th January, 2025
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Research

A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the University of Leeds.

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Using AI to identify hidden heart condition

Published
Monday 6th January, 2025
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News
Health
Research

Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.