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Helping robots build new antibiotics

Helping robots build new antibiotics

Manchester researchers have engineered a common gut bacterium to produce a new class of antibiotics to combat diseases and cancer, using robotics.
Manchester part of new global network for UN's SDGs

Manchester part of new global network for UN's SDGs

The University is part of a new network that will boost the contribution of higher education institutions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda.
Group announced to tackle north/south health inequalities

Group announced to tackle north/south health inequalities

Manchester health experts have joined other northern universities to respond to the worsening health inequalities between the north and the rest of England.
Call to tackle life expectancy of those with mental illness

Call to tackle life expectancy of those with mental illness

An international team has found that people with mental illness have health challenges which contribute towards a gap in life expectancy of 20 years.

Red wine may hold the key to next-gen wearable technology

Red wine may hold the key to next-gen wearable technology

Manchester scientists are seeking to kick-start a wearable technology revolution by creating flexible fibres and adding acids from red wine.
Differences in life expectancy highlighted by UK landmarks map - Visit Britain

Differences in life expectancy highlighted by UK landmarks map

Manchester researchers have highlighted the stark inequalities in UK life expectancy by producing a map of famous landmarks around the country.
Plans for cancer research centre receive £25m

Plans for cancer research centre receive £25m

Plans to create a globally leading cancer research centre in Manchester have been awarded £25 million by the Research England UK Research Partnership Investment Fund.
New nexus of radio astronomy opens at world heritage site

New nexus of radio astronomy opens at world heritage site

The Square Kilometre Array Global Headquarters has formally opened at Jodrell Bank and will act as the new home for global collaboration in radio astronomy.
Research Beacons

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