June 2011
New home for world-leading Institute
Scientists at a new £60 million institute are to tackle challenges such as how to feed the world’s growing population.
Published 29th June 2011
Nanotubes pose health risk, study shows
Tiny fibres used to strengthen items such as bike frames and hockey sticks could pose risks to workers who use them.
Published 14th June 2011
Protein presence could help diagnose cancer
Cancers of the gut, stomach and pancreas could be detected much sooner with a simple urine test, research suggests.
Published 9th June 2011
Two million had swine flu, study shows
The swine flu outbreak of winter 2009-2010 was much more widespread than was realised, University research shows.
Published 9th June 2011
Medical innovators awarded
Professor David Porteous, the University’s Chair of Human Molecular Genetics & Medicine, has been recognised in the Medical Futures Innovations Awards.
Published 7th June 2011
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