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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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, 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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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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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Leaders pledge support for ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s 16,400 international students

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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From School Food Memories to AI in Social Care: Explore the Festival of Social Science 2023 in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.
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Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ engineers

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ have found.