News from 2017
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Breakthrough study reveals new diagnosis for Alzheimer’s
In the largest and most conclusive study of its kind, researchers have analysed blood samples to create a novel and non-invasive way of helping to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and distinguish between different types of neurodegenerative disorders.
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Engineers to pioneer unprecedented high speed wireless data coverage
A major new international research programme is responding to the overwhelming demand of internet traffic to develop ubiquitous wireless data coverage with unprecedented speed at millimetre waves.
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How to implement Advance Care Planning for patients
International recommendations for patient care in the last days of life have been drawn up by researchers.
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Apps ‘don’t affect children’s language development’ if parents still read stories
Watching television or playing with smart phone apps does not have any effect on children’s language development – providing they still spend time reading, researchers have found.
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Charity boost for life-saving cancer research
North West Cancer Research is to provide an additional £454,000 worth of funding as part of its latest drive to boost life-saving cancer research at Lancaster University.
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The moving Martian bow shock
A Lancaster physicist has led an international study, based on data from the European Space Agency Mars Express orbiter, which throws new light on the interaction between the planet Mars and supersonic particles in the solar wind.
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William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place
Explore the influence of the Lake District on William Wordsworth with a free online course, filmed at his home, Dove Cottage, Grasmere.
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Ray of hope for more abundant wheat crops
Crops such as wheat could be up to 21% more efficient at turning the sun’s energy into food, according to new research by Lancaster University.
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New programme to boost innovation in 60 Cumbrian SMEs
Lancaster University Management School is launching a new programme to equip SMEs with the tools they need to innovate and grow.
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Lancaster researcher is finalist at prestigious international innovation awards
A Lancaster Chemistry researcher has been shortlisted as one of Europe’s leading young innovators by a prestigious international award.