Research and innovation News

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UKRI chair discovers Leeds research and innovation strengths

Published
3 July 2017
Categories
Research and innovation

The new head of the UK’s Research and Innovation agency, which ultimately funds the majority of university research, is due to outline his priorities and views on funding in the coming years tomorrow.

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Better tools to study the processes of life

Published
23 June 2017
Categories
Health
Science

Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.

Picture shows a pregnant woman hold her 'bump'

Genetic risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Published
20 June 2017
Categories
Health

A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.

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Resilience robots to be tested at national challenge event

Published
16 June 2017
Categories
Technology

Ten of the most advanced infrastructure robots and systems currently in development will be put to the test later this month at the UK Robotics Week Resilient Infrastructure Challenge event in Leeds.

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Volcanic ‘plumerang’ could impact human health

Published
12 June 2017
Categories
Global
Science

A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in the boomerang-like return of a volcanic plume.