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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 91ÖÆƬ³§, 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 91ÖÆƬ³§ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§.
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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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91ÖÆƬ³§ scientists awarded £1.2 million to design Parkinson’s drug

Researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have been awarded over £1 million from Parkinson’s UK to develop a drug to slow down the progression of the degenerative disease.

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University counselling effective in reducing students’ distress, research finds

Counselling at in-house university services is effective at improving depression, anxiety, wellbeing, social anxiety and academic distress, research suggests.

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91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers hope to improve provision for children with rare diseases

A team of scientists from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ are starting a new research project which aims to improve provision for families and children with rare genetic syndromes.

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Huge gaps in UK regulation exist following transition from EU, new academic report finds

The UK is still not in a position to assume responsibility for regulation in several critical policy areas including trade, crime and the environment, a new academic report - UK regulation after Brexit - has found.
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Breakthrough in steel manufacturing could lower carbon emissions from the car industry

A new breakthrough in steel manufacturing that could also help to lower COâ‚‚ emissions from the car industry, has been made by engineers at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.