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Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
A bee flying near a Bluebell

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ study.
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New research aims to unlock stressful plant memories

New research led by Prof Jurriaan Ton aims to uncover how plants adapt and survive in challenging environments with the ultimate goal to create more resilient crops.
A whale shark in the sea off the coast of Cancun

New body-size database holds the key to saving marine life

A new tool which catalogues the maximum body size of marine animals is opening the door to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s biodiversity
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Professor Ben Hatchwell honoured in The American Ornithological Society (AOS) awards for achievements in ornithological research

Professor Ben Hatchwell will receive the Elliott Coues Award that recognises outstanding and innovative contributions to ornithological research.