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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 Thom Linley On November 11, 2022

A newly discovered small blue fish is answering big questions about the deep

In the ocean’s mysterious hadal zone, extending beyond a depth of 6,000 metres, we’ve found a new snailfish that’s helping...


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Tags: One Planet, Alumni, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On November 8, 2022

Reinforcing 'levelling up' - tackling geographical inequalities through local decision making

Reducing geographical inequalities through 'levelling up' is one of the most deep-seated and long-standing challenges facing the...


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Tags: Cities, Alumni, Research Excellence

By Newcastle University On November 3, 2022

The true cost of water - why climate change action is so urgent

Ahead of COP27 our Professor of Earth Systems Engineering, Richard Dawson, reflects on a UN report assessing recent scientific...


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Tags: One Planet, Alumni, Research Excellence,

By Marion Pfeifer On November 2, 2022

Robotics and automatic systems – a tool but not a solution to work towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Technological advancements in Robotics and Automatic Systems (RAS) are reshaping the world, changing healthcare to food...


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Tags: Data, One Planet, Alumni,

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 18, 2022

COP27: Album reveals Sunderland’s underwater secrets

Human ears aren’t adapted to listening underwater, but hydrophone technology can now reveal incredible hidden soundscapes.

A...


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Tags: One Planet, Alumni, Research Excellence,

By Newcastle University On October 13, 2022

How we’re working to preserve and protect our coral reefs

Marine heat waves have decimated corals in recent years, and the future looks bleak for tropical reefs if the pace of climate...


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Tags: One Planet, Research Excellence, COP27

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 Newcastle University On October 10, 2022

How we’re targeting global plans to save nature

With over 1 million species at risk of extinction, it’s clear our planet is facing a crisis. And, despite ongoing global efforts...


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Tags: One Planet, Research Excellence, COP27

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