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Our researchers work across more than 90 labs and platforms, which bring together people with a range of skills to solve important questions about health and disease.

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Meet the researchers developing a landmark test for coeliac disease.

The world-first blood test for gluten-specific T-cells can detect coeliac disease, even when no gluten has been eaten, removing the discomfort caused by current testing methods.

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