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University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers develop quicker, more accurate Covid test

University of 91Ö±²¥ scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost Covid-19 test.
Table with 3D pens to explore DNA structure

Understanding DNA breaks and repair

Hannah Crane and Arwa Abugable from the School of Biosciences at the University of 91Ö±²¥ explore the effects of damaging and repairing DNA.

ISS to ISF: how researchers are developing new growing technologies for zero gravity

A team of researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Institute for Sustainable Food has developed a new hydroponic cabinet that uses a polymer foam to grow plants.
microscope image of MRSA bacteria

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works

The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.