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A new study has shown that an existing drug used by the NHS could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.

Two previously unknown highly frequent genetic disorders have been discovered by researchers in Manchester, paving the way for improved diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions.

Congratulations to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust researchers who were recognised at this year’s Making a Difference Awards 2025, hosted by The University of Manchester.

A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers.

A team of international clinical experts, including Manchester researchers, have published the new global guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of Candida infections.

Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss.

New research from MFT has shown at a DNA-based test is accurate for diagnosing fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with weakened immune systems. 

Professor Emma Crosbie, Honorary Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), has been awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship.