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Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a genetic mutation in humans linked to a 17-fold increase in the amount of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs.
Continue reading full article: Test could detect patients at risk from lethal fungal spores
Manchester Molecular Pathology Innovation Centre (MMPathIC) has developed a virtual pipeline model for the development of novel biomarkers and technologies; offering a simplified and streamlined pathway for market access.
Continue reading full article: MMPathIC’s flexible pipeline model for working – an integrated pathway to diagnostic innovation
Professor Karen Kirkby, Advanced Radiotherapy Programme Lead, gave her professorial inaugural lecture asking if protons are magic.
Continue reading full article: Harry Potter inspires professorial inaugural lectures
On world sepsis day Professor Paul Dark discusses the challenge of antibiotic resistance and how his research will drive faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections.
Continue reading full article: Driving faster clinical decisions about antibiotic treatment of hospitalised patients with serious infections
This free event will bring the public and researchers together to discuss psoriasis, treatment options, and exciting research ongoing in Manchester and celebrate the launch of the Psoriasis - Rapid Access Clinic - a cutting edge initiative and revolutionary approach to psoriasis management.
Continue reading full article: Psoriasis: Next Generation Healthcare
The human body clock could have a significant impact on the way doctors are able to diagnose and treat asthma, according to new research.
Continue reading full article: Body clock could be key to better asthma treatment
Cemsel Bafligil, NIHR Manchester BRC PhD student blogs about her experience of the NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp that took place in July.
Continue reading full article: The NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Training Camp: What a Way to Learn
For the first time researchers have shown the differing relationship between benefit and risk of sunlight (UVR) exposure for people of different skin types, with findings published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Continue reading full article: Dermatologists show the benefit/risk of sunlight exposure is linked to skin colour