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Smell of skin could lead to early Parkinson's diagnosis

Smell of skin could lead to early Parkinson's diagnosis

Scientists have found small molecules in sebum are responsible for a unique scent on Parkinson’s patients which could lead to the development of an early diagnosis test.

Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed - pregnant woman courtesy of shutterstock

Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed

Research has found that women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but aren't diagnosed are four-times more likely to experience stillbirth.
New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

A multidisciplinary research team has shown that a new class of drugs are able to stop ovarian cancer cells growing.
TB discovery could save thousands of lives - Sister in Gulu Hospital

TB discovery could save thousands of lives

Research undertaken by the University and Gulu Referral Hospital, Uganda will help doctors identify and treat TB patients at risk of fungal infection.

IVF birth weights increased over 25 years -child's feet

IVF birth weights increased over 25 years

A Manchester led study has revealed that babies born by IVF have increased birth weights by nearly 200g over the past 25 years.
Manchester scientist honoured on International Women’s Day with jewellery

Manchester scientist honoured on International Women’s Day

Professor Sue Kimber, a developmental biologist, will be honoured at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Suffrage Science Awards.

Two-dimensional ‘Lego’ shows new methods for creating electronics

Two-dimensional ‘Lego’ shows new methods for creating electronics

An international team have found that by placing 2D materials on top of each other a hybrid is formed, creating unique opportunities for future technologies.

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