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Jane Hodge fellow starts new research programme

23 October 2015

New Research Fellow at the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute

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Research reveals trees help protect river habitats

23 October 2015

Scientists call on policymakers to plant more to protect their habitats from climate change

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Universal strategy to increase the uptake of drugs

22 October 2015

Scientists design more effective approach to deliver drugs targeting cancer cells and other diseases

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Halting the spread of dysentery

7 August 2015

Scientists shed new light on disease.

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Can memories be lost and found?

4 August 2015

University scientists believe memories are more robust than previously thought.

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Scientists identify schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene

28 July 2015

Breakthrough reveals gene’s influence in a vulnerable period of the brain’s development.

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Faster tests for lung infections

27 July 2015

Scientists’ first major advancement in cystic fibrosis lung infection detection in 50 years set to transform thousands of lives.

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STEM Conference 2015

1 July 2015

Over 400 sixth form students attend STEM Conference

10th anniversary of Learn about Life

11 June 2015

School celebrates the 10th anniversary of its highly successful "Learn About Life" event for local primary schools.

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New anti-cancer stem cell compound in development

7 May 2015

University scientists discover compound capable of fighting cancer on multiple fronts