University of Leeds

Oncology & Cancer

How removing a protein slows blood vessel growth in tumors

Scientists from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have discovered a new protein which triggers the growth of blood vessels in breast cancer tumours which have spread to the brain, a common ...

Medical research

Stroke damage mechanism identified

Researchers have discovered a mechanism linked to the brain damage often suffered by stroke victims—and are now searching for drugs to block it.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Missing gene linked to autism

Researchers at the University of Leeds have shed light on a gene mutation linked to autistic traits.

Medical research

Scientists unlock key to blood vessel formation

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered a gene that plays a vital role in blood vessel formation, research which adds to our knowledge of how early life develops.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

New research opens door to Alzheimer's blood test

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a new technology that could form the basis of a simple blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

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