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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before.Β 
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University helps historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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Will we still need Covid-19 volunteers in the new year?

During the first national lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year, and subsequent social restrictions, thousands of volunteers provided a vital lifeline for many vulnerable people.
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Kenyan film Supa Modo, follows nine-year-old Jo after being diagnosed with a terminal illness

Girls on film: a playlist for our times this Christmas

Dr Becky Parry, Programme Director of the new MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education at the School of Education, shares recommendations for children’s films with a unique female perspective to watch over the Christmas holidays.

Ejected stars do not just wander off into space, suggest researchers

New research from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has found that newly formed stars which are ejected from their birth region do not just wander off into space, but can interact with other star forming regions.

University community comes together to volunteer, fundraise and offer a helping hand during the Covid-19 pandemic

Hundreds of staff, students and alumni from across the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ volunteered their time and skills to support the community throughout the pandemic.
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AI can predict Twitter users likely to spread disinformation before they do it

A new artificial intelligence-based algorithm that can accurately predict which Twitter users will spread disinformation before they actually do it has been developed by researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.