Stories in School of Life Sciences

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Outstanding scientific research at the University of Dundee has been honoured by Scotland’s national academy

Published on 3 April 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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The University of Dundee is leading an international collaboration with the intention of developing the first vaccine for Strep A.

Published on 19 March 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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World-leading expertise from the University of Dundee’s Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) will contribute to a new, global effort to tackle some of the most significant challenges posed by cancer.

Published on 6 March 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A critical new understanding of how cells control the production of proteins that dot the surface of cells has been unveiled in a groundbreaking new study

Published on 1 March 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Scientists have discovered a way to stop active cancer cells in their tracks – meaning they can then be eliminated by new drug treatments.

Published on 28 February 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A breakthrough class of molecular glue identified at the University of Dundee could pave the way for a new generation of drugs to target cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.

Published on 21 February 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A neuroscientist based at the University of Dundee is conducting pioneering research into dementia using world-leading technology and a fresh approach.

Published on 15 January 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Former University of Dundee Rector Stephen Fry praised staff and students as they were awarded public engagement prizes

Published on 12 January 2024  Collection: Quality Education

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Breakthrough research at the University of Dundee may lead to treatments that make two deadly parasitic infections a thing of the past.

Published on 10 January 2024  Collection: Good Health and Well Being , Reduced Inequalities

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Cancer Research UK-funded scientists in Dundee have discovered how some cancer drugs can target the disease while sparing healthy tissue.

Published on 6 December 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Researchers at the University of Dundee are among more than 60 across the UK to receive a share of £12 million to pursue visionary bioscience research.

Published on 9 November 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Scotland’s First Minister has visited a multi-million pound centre that will build on Dundee’s standing as a world leader in health and life sciences research.

Published on 6 November 2023  Collection: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure , Good Health and Well Being

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University of Dundee researchers have developed a new molecule that is able to target and bind to a protein class previously considered undruggable by using a masking technique to enter the cell

Published on 27 October 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A University of Dundee researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship worth £1.5 million to fund her research for the next eight years

Published on 20 October 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Ground-breaking research into new forms of contraception have been boosted significantly with new support.

Published on 10 October 2023  Collection: Reduced Inequalities , Good Health and Well Being