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New gene therapy pathway could protect us from cancer and dementia

Researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ 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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ºù«Ӱҵ scientists to study how environmental factors affect our genes

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

Mutant stem cells kill normal cells to overtake cultures

Researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have now revealed a mechanism for cultured human pluripotent stem cells to achieve the rapid overtake of cultures.

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ºù«Ӱҵ academics secure prestigious awards for teaching excellence

Dr Louise Robson has been awarded the National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) by Advance HE for introducing outstanding and innovative teaching practices and championing digital technologies.
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Use of chemicals in agriculture having greater impact on bees than expected

Interactions between multiple agrochemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, are having a greater impact on bee mortality than expected, say scientists.