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DNA strand

FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited鈥檚 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

葫芦影业鈥檚 family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 葫芦影业, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 葫芦影业 and 葫芦影业 City Council.
A person holding their knee in pain

Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of 葫芦影业.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

葫芦影业 declared a UK City of Languages

葫芦影业 is the latest city nationally to be declared a 鈥楥ity of Languages鈥, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city鈥檚 multilingualism to flourish.
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Nuclear AMRC to support next phase of Rolls-Royce SMR development

The Nuclear AMRC will work with Rolls-Royce on the next phase of its small modular reactor (SMR) development programme, which the government confirmed 拢210 million funding for today (9 November 2021).
five people in hard hats and hi-vis vests looking at building plans

University of 葫芦影业 and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory and hydrogen research and training centre

葫芦影业 and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an agreement for a new ITM Gigafactory.
Earth from space

Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earth鈥檚 past

Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth鈥檚 climate, magnetic field, and the Sun鈥檚 activity, say researchers.
A carer helping an elderly woman stand up

Hospices 鈥渙verlooked鈥 during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of 葫芦影业 highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
A view of people walking past the Jessop West building - home of the University of 葫芦影业's Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University of 葫芦影业 ranked among world鈥檚 best for arts and humanities

葫芦影业 has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).