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By Newcastle University On November 24, 2022

How 3D structures of enzymes reveal how they work and what this means for rare disease therapies

There are over 7000 recognised rare diseases but only around 5% have an approved treatment available. Professor Wyatt Yue’s team...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On November 14, 2022

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Newcastle University's findings are benefiting people across the globe. 

The World Health Organization has a globally agreed...


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Tags: Ageing, Healthier Lives, Research,

By Newcastle University On November 2, 2022

How imagination might improve quality of life for older people with dementia

When it comes to ensuring that older people live longer, healthier, happier lives, Newcastle University's work has asked if art...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Wellbeing, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On October 21, 2022

Research into relapse risk in childhood brain cancer could save lives

Scientists led by Newcastle University can identify if a child receiving treatment for brain cancer is at risk of relapsing – and...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Research, Alumni,

By Newcastle University On October 10, 2022

How our ‘lab in a suitcase’ empowers water researchers in Tanzania

Following in the footsteps of famous Newcastle University alumnus Dr John Snow, who identified cholera as a waterborne disease,...


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Tags: Ageing, Healthier Lives, Alumni,

By Prof Simon Woods On September 22, 2022

Exploring the role of public engagement in rare disease research

In this blog Professor of Bioethics, Prof Simon Woods, explores the role of public engagement in rare disease research. And how...


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Tags: Healthier Lives

By Newcastle University On July 7, 2022

AI could spot viruses like monkeypox and help conserve nature

As Covid-19 is still affecting the world, another virus is impacting public health: monkeypox.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr...


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Tags: Data, Healthier Lives, Research,

By Laura Watson On June 28, 2022

Retired Professor sets up business to accelerate rare cancer research

Emeritus Professor Andy Hall retired from Newcastle University in 2016 following a successful career in haematology and childhood...


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Tags: Cancer, Healthier Lives, Alumni community,

By Newcastle University On June 15, 2022

Ground-breaking discovery to help solve unexplained liver and kidney disease

There are numerous reasons for kidney and liver organ failure, which if left untreated is life-threatening. But, often patients...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Research, Alumni,

By Newcastle University On May 17, 2022

How we're revolutionising Aphasia testing

In our latest blog, we're exploring Aphasia, a debilitating condition that recently made headlines. Read the full story, and how...


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Tags: Ageing, Healthier Lives, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On May 9, 2022

This is how we're advocating for better public toilet accessibility

In our latest blog, Professor Janice McLaughlin outlines how our research and partnerships with disability and carer...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Alumni, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On April 14, 2022

How we’re putting the sunshine in sunny side up eggs

We’re cracking the problem of vitamin D deficiency in the UK. Discover why you may have spotted our logo on the lid of a box of...


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Tags: Healthier Lives, Working with Business, Research,

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