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COVID-19

Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis

Scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a rapid response research group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives.
Scientist in lab test

New UK infrastructure for cancer imaging biomarkers

Experts have established a UK infrastructure to provide access to world-class cancer imaging facilities.

Plastics on the ocean surface

Underwater avalanches are trapping microplastics

An international team has revealed how submarine sediment avalanches can transport microplastics into the deep ocean.
NGI

Five years of the National Graphene Institute (NGI)

Since 2015, the NGI has set the ball rolling in the advancement of graphene and other two-dimensional materials.
An older women emptying her purse of coins.

Older women face greater financial problems

Manchester researchers have found that women aged 55 and over are more likely to have financial problems than older men.
Robots on the march to walking like humans

Robots on the march to walking like humans

A study has found that using perceptual control theory has increased the accuracy and efficiency of balance in robots.

John Owen's building

Scientists awarded Stephen Hawking Fellowship

Dr Danai Antonopoulou and Dr Stefan Schact, received the fellowships to continue Professor Hawking’s legacy.
Antibiotic drugs

Repeat antibiotics linked to increased hospital admissions

Manchester epidemiologists have discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions.
Research Beacons

Research Beacons

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