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A ten-year study by Manchester scientists for a new compound that is able to block a key component in inflammatory illness has ended in success.

New compound discovered in fight against inflammatory disease

A ten-year study by Manchester scientists for a new compound that is able to block a key component in inflammatory illness has ended in success.
Manchester researchers have developed the world’s first handheld device that can detect fake spirits, such as vodka and whisky, whilst still in their bottles.

Scientists invent fake booze-detecting device in fight against counterfeiters

Manchester researchers have developed the world’s first handheld device that can detect fake spirits, such as vodka and whisky, whilst still in their bottles.
Manchester academics agree new terminology for the hidden condition that can affect every aspect of communication with lasting impact on children.

Academics end 200-year confusion on diagnosis of ‘hidden’ child condition

Manchester academics agree new terminology for the hidden condition that can affect every aspect of communication with lasting impact on children.
The University will play a leading role in a £65 million global science project based in the US that could change our understanding of the universe.

University to play key role in £65m science partnership with US

The University will play a leading role in a £65 million global science project based in the US that could change our understanding of the universe.
Manchester scientists have created the world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of performing basic tasks including building other molecules.

Scientists create world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of building molecules

Manchester scientists have created the world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of performing basic tasks including building other molecules.
A drug used to treat conditions such as epilepsy has been shown in lab tests in Manchester to significantly improve bone growth impaired by a form of dwarfism.

Study suggests epilepsy drug can be used to treat form of dwarfism

A drug used to treat conditions such as epilepsy has been shown in lab tests in Manchester to significantly improve bone growth impaired by a form of dwarfism.
Scientists from the UK and Germany have discovered the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death.

Largest Ichthyosaurus was pregnant mother say palaeontologists

Scientists from the UK and Germany have discovered the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death.
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