In the Media - Archive
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Patient's loved ones help others to live
19th January 2008, The Journal, UK
Professor Craig Robson, of Newcastle University, is leading a team to discover the causes of prostrate cancer. No URL
Legend's return will boost the economy
18th January 2008, The Journal, UK
The 'Keegan effect' has been hailed as a new chance for Newcastle to succeed - both on and off the pitch. Dr Joan Harvey (Psychology) provides comment.
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First cloned human embryo created from skin cell
18th January 2008, Financial Times, UK
US scientists say they have produced embryos that are clones of adult skin cells, in an attempt to produce patient-specific stem cells. Includes comment from Dr Lyle Armstrong (IHG).
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Go-ahead for hybrid embryo work
18th January 2008, Financial Times, UK
Dr Lyle Armstrong (IHG)has been given permission by the HFEA to use animal eggs in research which aims to lead to the development of new therapies for debilitating human conditions such as Parkinson's Disease and strokes.
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Why men and women find longer legs more attractive
17th January 2008, The Guardian, UK
Polish researchers have found that women prefer men with long legs. Article includes comment from Dr Martin Tovee, reader in visual cognition at Newcastle University.
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Obituary: Noel Forster
17th January 2008, The Times, UK
The British painter and art teacher Noel Forster, who studied fine art at Newcastle, has died aged 75.
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Author with distinctive view recalls North days
15th January 2008, The Journal, culture, UK
Review of Constance Briscoe's second autobiography, Beyond Ugly, which describes her time in the region as a law student at Newcastle University. No URL
North project to help mums
15th January 2008, The Journal, UK
Teenage mothers across the country are set to benefit from a North-East project giving advice to new mums and dads after its success in the region. Includes comment from project leader Dr Tony Waterston, Child Health.
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Crib sheet: The bar is half-empty
15th January 2008, The Guardian, education supplement, UK
Some student union bars, including Newcastle University's, are facing fierce competition from city pubs. No URL
Research into effect of foods on autism
15th January 2008, The Journal, UK
The Test Food Development Study led by Ann Le Couteur, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, seeks to determine whether diet is important for the development and behaviour of children with autism.
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