In this interview, Nicola talks about her research into viruses, vaccine development, and why taking risks and not following a traditional academic path has shaped her science and her leadership.

Understanding transmission routes of parasites and pathogens is critical for the development of control measures and mitigation of impacts on host populations. Trichomonas gallinae is a widespread pa...

An internationally recognised knee surgeon and a specialist in brain injury rehabilitation have joined our multidisciplinary team of academics and clinicians here at Leeds.

Professor Abhishek D. Garg has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award celebrating the contributions of Indian students who have studied in the UK.

The Leeds Partnership Awards are an annual celebration of the incredible contributions made by staff and students across the University.  These awards shine a spotlight on achievements in areas such a...

A lab-produced antibody technology developed by researchers at Leeds has been recognised in a government strategy for reducing the use of animals in scientific research.

Two Leeds academics were recently invited behind the scenes of Radio 4’s The Archers to advise on how British farming and food systems might evolve over the next 25 years.

BBS Awards The BBS Kendrew Doctoral Thesis Prize was established in 2019 and will be awarded every two years for an outstanding PhD thesis in biophysics for which the principal work has been carried o...

Efforts to reconnect fragmented habitats are vital for biodiversity, but new research warns that ecological corridors can also create unintended risks.

Some of Leeds’ top biological researchers have received two new Wellcome Discovery Awards, confirming the university’s status as a centre of excellence in biological research.

Leeds is continuing to strengthen its reputation as a leading institution in Sport and Exercise Medicine with the appointment of a new visiting professor.

This World Food Day (16 October), we take the opportunity to highlight just some of the many ways researchers in the Faculty of Biological sciences are working to improve food futures.

Rapid and urgent action on food is needed if the UK is to reboot its flagging economy, save the NHS billions, ensure national food security, and meet climate commitments, according to a new report.

Over half of stroke victims live with a debilitating and often misunderstood condition called post-stroke fatigue.

The farm is one of 10 across Europe taking part in a project to reduce agricultural emissions.

Wild great tits exhibit clear behaviours signalling ‘divorce’ long before the breeding season, according to a study by researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Leeds.

A world-renowned sports rehabilitation expert has joined the University of Leeds Sports and Exercise Medicine programmes to inspire future sports scientists.

Nature - Excised signal circles are circular DNA by-products of V(D)J recombination that form a complex with the V(D)J recombinase, and when increased in abundance, result in increased mutagenesis,...

Our study presents a cost-effective 3D scanning approach to enhance taxonomic identification, particularly for archival and educational applications. By allowing the scanning of pinned specimens with...

An international task force, led by Dr Oliver Price, has issued recommendations urging healthcare providers to prescribe personalised exercise alongside conventional therapies to optimise asthma care.

A recent visit to India has helped the University build new global partnerships in biological sciences, including an important collaboration with the country’s Regional Centre for Biotechnology.

Bettas of Bangka Island are small fishes who can breathe atmospheric oxygen and construct nests out of air bubbles and saliva to protect their eggs and young.