Vitamin D dials down the aggression in melanoma cells
Vitamin D influences the behaviour of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive, scientists have found.
Research and innovation News
Worker robots that learn from mistakes
Practise makes perfect – it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous, and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
Leeds scientists lead next generation of radiotherapy treatments
Leeds scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies that could help more people in Yorkshire survive cancer.
'Wolves in sheep's clothing' – the superbugs outsmarting lab tests
Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research.
Research Spotlight - October 2019
October's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Training a new cohort of biological scientists
The White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York have received renewed Government funding for 150 PhD researchers in the biological sciences.
Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilisers
Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate smart’ varieties of crops, according to a new study.
A measure of success: new Nexus partnership
The National Measurement Laboratory is to establish a hub at Nexus, the University’s innovation hub, and has signed a new strategic partnership agreement.
A new approach for tackling superbugs
Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.
Recognising advancement of gender equality
Following the announcement of new Athena SWAN charter awards – with the School of Medicine receiving Gold - the University has commended the commitment to achieving greater gender equality at Leeds.