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University of York scientists solve 40-year-old biological mystery behind Sleeping Sickness
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (654+ words) Changing lives for the better through academic excellence and bold, creative thinking. A member of the Russell Group, we're a research-intensive university founded on excellence, equality and opportunity for all. Learn about the University We collaborate worldwide and build partnerships…...
Plant discovery could lead to new ways of producing medicines
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) Scientists have shown how plants produce powerful natural chemicals that could help in the production of new medicines in more environmentally friendly ways. Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals,…...