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Investment boost for food spinout
A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.
Liver function discovery could lead to better cardiovascular disease treatments
A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.
Safe, sustainable, accessible nutrition for babies, children and teens
Access to healthy diets is essential for young people's health and lives. This World Food Day, we highlight research that supports nutritional health for babies, children and teenagers worldwide.
Plant proteins could be radical alternative to oil-based super lubricants
An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to research led by the University of Leeds.
Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet
A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds.