Genetic study reveals lung disorders as a complication of type 2 diabetes
The study, conducted by Professor Chris Reynolds and Assistant Professor Giuseppe Deganutti from CHLS, discovered how genetic variants influence blood sugar levels.
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Coventry University wins Times Higher Education Award for electronic waste project
A CHLS project using bacteria to recover precious metals from electronic waste was awarded the Knowledge Exchange/ Transfer Initiative of the Year award.
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