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A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability

Manchester researchers have called for a more sustainable approach to the UK’s National Space Strategy in a new publication, On Space.
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Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer

Manchester researchers have concluded that high doses of ifosfamide are the best way to treat a rare children's cancer, affecting bones and soft tissues.

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Five-year cervical screenings safe for women

The University of Manchester and King's College London's study supports extending cervical cancer screenings from three to five years for those who test negative.

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University spin-out to commercialise treatment for rare mould infections

F2G is to partner with a major Japanese pharmaceutical company to commercialise treatment for invasive aspergillosis.
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Study to examine children's mental health programme

Manchester researchers will study the effects of a mental health programme, Passport - skills for life, on children's coping skills.
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Pandemic has made young people more depressed

Manchester researchers have helped conduct a new study which found that young people have become more depressed and less satisfied with their lives since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scientists move closer to treatment for common blindness

Manchester scientists have taken an important step towards finding a treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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REF 2021 confirms Manchester as a research powerhouse

The University has retained fifth place for research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, the first UK-wide evaluation since 2014.
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