Gold nanoparticle exhibit strong optical absorption due to their localised surface plasmon resonance (SPR). All almost all the energy absorbed at the SPR is converted into heat. Read more
Multivalent viral receptor-glycan interactions are central to viral infection and immune response regulation. However, the underpinning structural mechanisms are often poorly understood, due to a lack of effective probes for such complex, multimeric and flexible proteins. Read more
In the. School of Sociology and Social Policy. we are passionate about research that makes a difference in society on a local, national and global level. Read more
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Due to the environmental and economic limitations, low friction polymer materials able to withstand high loadings and many years of continuous operation are to be used in many applications such as industrial pumps. Read more
We live in a throw-away society in which we make, use, and dispose with detrimental effects to our environment and health, such as plastic contaminants in oceans and food chains. Read more
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This is an exciting opportunity to undertake an experimental materials science project in collaboration with an established University of Leeds spin-out company, aimed at developing new, environmentally-friendly piezoelectric materials for use in industrial applications at temperatures up to 600°C. Read more
The Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) of the brain is an important regulator of glucose metabolism and food intake. The Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS) in the DVC senses insulin and triggers a neuronal relay to decrease hepatic glucose production (HPG) in rodents. Read more
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