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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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New gene therapy pathway could protect us from cancer and dementia

Researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have discovered a new gene therapy pathway that has the potential to protect us against serious life-limiting diseases such as cancer and dementia.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scientists to study how environmental factors affect our genes

Scientists at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ will study how environmental factors could play a part in changing our genes, thanks to a £1.5m award from UKRI.

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Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Headlining the new concert season at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ this November will be internationally renowned pianist Imogen Cooper. The concert will be a celebration of the University receiving its All-Steinway School accreditation.
Ian Panter, Head of Conservation York Archaeological Trust with the coffin

Rare early Bronze Age log coffin discovered on Lincolnshire golf course

An early Bronze Age log coffin containing the remains of a man buried with an axe thought to date from 4,000 years ago has been discovered accidently on a golf course.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers recognised as leaders of innovation

Three academics from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have been recognised for being at the forefront of research and innovation in the UK by a prestigious fellowship scheme.