Newcastle University develops genetic blood test to diagnose liver disease
A team of medics and scientists from Newcastle University have developed a test to diagnose liver scarring before occurrence of symptoms
Manchester PhD student wins Science Communication Competition
The science communicaion competition aimed to change common perceptions about the subject area of chemistry as being inaccessible to the general public
91 per cent of Manchester life scientists concerned ‘Brexit’ could impact research
Opinion poll from The Mancunion reveals 91 per cent of academic and research staff from the Faculty of Life Sciences are concerned that an Brexit could impact research
CRISPR – the controversial yet revolutionary gene-editing tool
Senior Science Reporter, Tori Blakeman, met with Zoology professor, Matthew Cobb, to discuss the applications and concerns surrounding this revolutionary genetic technology
Manchester’s second graphene centre gets the go ahead
The University’s multi-million pound Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre has been granted planning permission by Manchester City Council
Manchester discovery reveals how genetic interactions increase disease risk
Manchester and Cambridge scientists reveal new research on how the interaction of gaps in genes can influence the risk of arthritis, psoriasis and type 1 diabetes
The scientist sacked by the government – in conversation with Professor David Nutt
Known for being sacked for comparing the harms of horse riding with taking ecstasy or cannabis, neuropsychopharmacologist Professor Nutt is the controversial scientist everyone is talking about
Guinness World Record set by Manchester CPR Relay
On October 16th, more than 800 people set the new CPR relay Guinness World Record, held at The University of Manchester in aid of European Restart a Heart Day
Push for new platelet donors in Manchester
With a current shortage of platelet donors in Manchester, the NHS are calling for the community to come forward and get tested for donation eligibility