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Leicester and Nottingham scientists discover new gene associated with debilitating lung disease
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Health scientists at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and University of Nottingham have heralded the discovery of a gene associated with lung fibrosis...
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Leicester professor is most productive and cited woman in urban geography
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In a recent article published in the journal ‘Urban Studies’, Lily Kong and Junxi Qian analysed texts published about urban geography and urban...
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Leicester link to Nobel Prize winners
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In the latest announcement from the Nobel Prize committee, US academics Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash at Brandeis University, Boston and Mike...
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Preventative meningitis vaccination programme run on campus for first time
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A preventative meningitis vaccine programme for new students is being offered at our University for the first time.
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Leicester passes 4 million readers milestone on The Conversation
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Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over 4 million readers through nearly 230 articles written...
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Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans
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An international study of integrated HHV-6 led by our University has discovered that a small number of human ancestors, one from about 24,000...
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University involved in international food crop study to address Global Challenges
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Efforts to improve sustainable crop development are being spearheaded by a collaboration between the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the Royal Botanic...
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Leicester scientists in discovery of new type of plant
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Dr James Higgins from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been involved in the discovery of a new type of plant growing in Shetland.
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Leicester experts work with aspiring scientists from Girlguiding Leicestershire to bring science to life
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When the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at our University celebrated International Women’s Day, they didn’t know they would end up...
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Leicester geneticist to deliver Richard III talk at international conference
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Professor Turi King (pictured) from our Department of Genetics and School of Archaeology and Ancient History will be giving a Special Plenary...