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• Adding genetic information to health checks improves identification of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes

  Date: 11 Jun 2024

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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have discovered a better way of identifying those at high risk of potential heart attacks and strokes and...

• New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

  Date: 10 May 2024

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  Scientists have developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine,...

• Common childhood eye disorder is best treated by patching earlier, new study shows

  Date: 2 May 2024

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  Most children with a ‘lazy eye’ benefit from earlier patching, new research by Â鶹ÊÓƵ experts show

• Discovery of a new gene enables the diagnosis for patients with rare lung disease

  Date: 26 Apr 2024

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  As part of a large international research collaboration, scientists at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have helped identify a new candidate gene...

• New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease

  Date: 22 Apr 2024

  /news/2024/april/huntingtons

  A new network has been launched by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with...

• Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine

  Date: 7 Mar 2024

  /news/2024/march/stem-cells

  Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, means human development can be observed in late...

• Chicken and egg mystery solved in new DNA book for younger readers

  Date: 22 Feb 2024

  /news/2024/february/dna-childrens-book

  New children’s book about genetics answers the age-old question of which came first, written by genetics experts working at the University of...

• New scientific technique helps catch wildlife criminals

  Date: 12 Feb 2024

  /news/2024/february/peregrine-falcon

  DNA tests co-developed by scientists from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Scotland’s wildlife forensic lab are helping to catch criminals involved...

• Podcast celebrates 10 years of major local health study with global impact

  Date: 23 Nov 2023

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  Researchers behind a major health study involving 11,000 patients across the city and county have highlighted the benefits it has brought over the...

• Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke

  Date: 13 Nov 2023

  /news/2023/november/cholesterol-cells-stroke-cardiovascular

  Researchers at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells