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Messenger molecules identified as part of arthritis puzzle

September 4, 2014: The way in which some cells alter their behaviour at the onset of osteoarthritis has been identified for the first time by researchers at the University of Liverpool. Find out more ...


Antarctic sea-level rising faster than global rate

September 4, 2014: A new study has found that fresh water from melting glaciers has caused the sea-level around the coast of Antarctica to rise by 2cm more than the global average of 6cm, since 1992. Find out more ...


Naked mole rat genome helps cancer resistance research

September 5, 2014: Scientists at the University of Liverpool and the Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) have investigated the naked mole rat’s resistance to cancer, identifying key genomic variations that may have contributed to the evolution of this unusual species. Find out more ...


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Step towards breath test for lung cancer

September 9, 2014: Subtle genetic changes can be detected in the vapour given off by cells engineered to mimic the early stages of lung cancer. The findings could potentially be used to develop a breath test to identify high-risk patients. Find out more ...


The Liverpool View: CERN celebrates its 60th year

29 September 2014: Professor Tara Shears from the Physics Department shares her thoughts on the impact of CERN on its 60th Birthday. Find out more ...