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First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved 

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of 91ÖÆƬ³§, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ study.
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New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer

A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ thanks to new funding.     

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91ÖÆƬ³§ University Management School achieves AMBA re-accreditation

91ÖÆƬ³§ University Management School received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating our continuing commitment to educational excellence.
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Honeybees can solve maths tests without using numbers

Honeybees can solve a type of maths test without any need for numbers - a discovery that could be used to develop smarter artificial intelligence - according to new research from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.

First videos to show the helix of ‘dancing DNA’ developed by scientists

Videos allowing us to see for the first time how small circles of DNA adopt dance-like movements inside a cell have been developed by researchers at universities in Yorkshire.
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Impact of Covid on farmers' mental health explored in new study

Farmers' mental health and resilience, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be the focus of a major new research project.
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New study reveals how the first lockdown impacted alcohol consumption

A new report from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ has revealed the impact the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic has had on alcohol consumption in Scotland and England.