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Dr Jason Bruce

Pulling the plug on pancreatic cancer cells

Researchers at Manchester have found a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘switching off’ the systems that regulate calcium levels in the body.
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Boost for new cancer centre in Manchester

The University has been awarded £5 million by The Wolfson Foundation to help build a new world-class cancer research facility.
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Sleep patterns associated with lung disease

Scientists have discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than 4 hours are more likely to have pulmonary fibrosis.
Clock on side table.

Body clock linked with pneumonia

Researchers have found that removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defence cells in the body more effective against pneumonia.
Illustration of the brain light up.

Researchers discover when it’s good to get the blues

Manchester scientists have found that using dim, cooler lights in the evening and bright, warmer lights in the day can benefit our health.
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Marine life key to understanding human heart problems

Fish exposed to oil spills can provide insight into the impact of particulate matter from air pollution on human hearts.
Ichthyosaurus skull

Jurassic skull unlocks 150-year-old mystery

A Manchester-led study has shown that the key to identifying two closely related marine reptiles is the shape of their skull.

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Waste tyres recycled into graphene-enhanced mats

A Manchester academic has produced a prototype product that could help the UK recycle tonnes of unwanted tyres.

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