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We need to change how we think about soil, says new research

New research, involving experts from the ֲý, says that how we think about, measure and study soil must change, to give a better understanding of how to manage this vital resource effectively.

Research into effective lung fibrosis treatment receives funding boost

New treatments for lung fibrosis being developed by researchers at the ֲý, are being advanced further with investment in a new spin-out company.

Exceptional contributors to the pharmacy profession recognised as Honorary Professors by the ֲý

The ֲý’s School of Pharmacy has appointed two renowned industry professionals as Honorary Professors

Designing roots to reach new depths could help carbon storage in soil

Scientists have discovered how to potentially design root systems to grow deeper by altering their angle growth to be steeper and reach the nutrients they need to grow, a discovery that could also help develop new ways to capture carbon in soil.

Breeding with ‘wild relatives’ to produce disease and climate resistant wheat

New research has shown how introducing genetics from wild varieties of wheat can improve their resistance to disease and climate change, a discovery that could help protect the future of this vital food source.

Designing roots to penetrate hard soils could help climate proof crops

Scientists have discovered how to design cereal roots able to continue growing in hard soils by altering their ability to penetrate, enabling roots to access sources of water deeper in soil, and helping ‘climate-proof’ vital crops in response to changing UK rain fall patterns.

Consider farmers at individual level when controlling livestock disease outbreaks, researchers say

New research has shown that infection control in livestock could be more effective with policies that incorporate the actions of individual farmers.

New material for surgical dressings shown to prevent recurrence of melanoma and enhance healing

A new type of dressing for post-surgical treatment of melanoma has been created by scientists who have discovered a new method for making a material that can kill cancer cells and simultaneously regenerate healthy ones.

Education system ‘neglecting the importance of plants’, say researchers

People are becoming “disconnected from the botanical world” at a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, warn a group of research scientists.

Women scientists get on their soapbox to inspire next generation

Vaccines, snakebites and new treatments for brain tumours are some of the subjects being covered by women scientists who are taking over Speakers’ Corner in ֲý to share their knowledge with the general public on 16th July.
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