University researchers recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Three leading academic researchers, two alumni and a former Pro-Chancellor at the University of Leeds have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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University joins £3.4m health data initiative to address major health challenges
Health Data Research (HDR) UK is today announcing the funding of a £3.4m innovative data initiative in the north of England, involving experts from the University of Leeds.
‘Directing’ evolution to identify potential drugs
Scientists have developed a technique that could significantly reduce the time to discover potential new antibody-based drugs to treat disease.
'Wolves in sheep's clothing' – the superbugs outsmarting lab tests
Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research.
A new approach for tackling superbugs
Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.
Antiseptic resistance in bacteria could lead to next-gen plastics
The molecular machinery used by ‘superbugs’ to resist chemicals designed to kill them could also help produce precursors for a new generation of nylon and other polymers, according to new research.
How old compounds could become tomorrow’s life-savers
University of Leeds scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
Tackling drug-resistant infections
The University’s research into new ways of tackling drug-resistant infections will be bolstered by a pioneering programme to develop the next generation of scientists specialising in this area.
Battling superbugs with the power of knowledge
In the last 60 years mankind has come to rely on the wonder-cure of antibiotics to solve a multitude of ills by inhibiting disease-causing bacteria and curing potentially fatal infections.
University funds £17m structural biology lab
The University of Leeds is investing £17 million in a state-of-the-art laboratory for structural biology research.