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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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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ students launch first-of-its-kind record label to help young musicians

A new record label managed entirely by students - believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the UK - has been launched by students at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
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New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.

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New hope for prostate cancer: new form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy 

Researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ have found a new form of immunotherapy that could give men with prostate much more time before their cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy
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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ becomes signatory of new Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice

91ÖÆƬ³§ has become one of the first 20 universities in the country to commit to new sustainability standards set out in the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
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Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for minerals

An increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.