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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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Support for mothers in prison and on release lacking, according to new report

Mothers who are in prison, or on release, who are also victims or survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), are being let down by the criminal justice system, a new report has found.
Dr Dan Blackburn from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ introducing a study participant to the CognoSpeak system on a laptop

AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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Honeybees make rapid, accurate decisions and could inspire future of AI, study suggests

New research revealing how honeybees can make fast and accurate decisions, which could help to design more efficient robots and autonomous machines, has been published by scientists at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.

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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ professor honoured by King

A University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ professor has been appointed MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Comment: Refugees need our help and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is stepping up

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, discusses how the University is supporting refugee students and scholars, in a comment piece published in the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Telegraph.