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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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UK and Japan partnership to develop new technologies for nuclear waste disposal

New research, led by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, that will develop technologies to detect and process radioactive waste has been awarded funding by the UK in partnership with the Japanese government. 
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RAAC issue could be prevented by new building passports, engineers say

A new passport system for buildings could help to prevent another RAAC-style health and safety failing, according to engineers at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 32nd edition (13-29 October 2023)

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent.
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Stem cells used to successfully treat arthritis in gorilla at Budapest zoo

Stem cell therapy has been used to treat osteoarthritis in a gorilla for the first time, by scientists at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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Scientists investigate if prostate drug could also treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone 

Researchers at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.       Â