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• Breakthrough molecular movie reveals DNA’s unzipping mechanism with implications for viral and cancer treatments

  Date: 19 Mar 2025

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  Scientists at the �鶹��Ƶ have captured the first detailed “molecular movie” showing DNA being unzipped at the atomic level

• Sixty years of Genetics in Leicester

  Date: 16 Dec 2024

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  The Department of Genetics at the �鶹��Ƶ has a storied and illustrious history, marked by groundbreaking discoveries, pioneering...

• The father of DNA fingerprinting pays tribute to a team effort

  Date: 11 Sep 2024

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  The man who discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting has paid tribute to two of his former �鶹��Ƶ colleagues who played a key role...

• Celebrating 40 years of DNA fingerprinting

  Date: 10 Sep 2024

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  Today (10 September) marks the 40th anniversary of a ground-breaking discovery that transformed the way criminal investigations were carried out:...

• New DNA analysis helps bust 200-year-old royal conspiracy theory

  Date: 1 Aug 2024

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  DNA analysis carried out at �鶹��Ƶ refutes the theory that Kaspar Hauser was a ‘lost prince’ of the House of Baden.

• Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

  Date: 30 Oct 2023

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  Cat hair could be the purr-fect way to catch criminals, according to researchers from the �鶹��Ƶ.

• �鶹��Ƶ announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner

  Date: 24 Aug 2022

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  British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of globally renowned experts from the �鶹��Ƶ.

• Pioneering police detective David Baker awarded Honorary Degree

  Date: 19 Jan 2022

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  The lead detective on the first criminal case to be solved using DNA fingerprinting has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of...

• 35 years since we changed the world

  Date: 11 Mar 2020

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  The discovery of DNA genetic fingerprinting at the �鶹��Ƶ was a world-changing event and a Eureka moment for the scientist...

• Unique event with special guests celebrates 35th anniversary of DNA fingerprinting

  Date: 7 Feb 2020

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  Please note: this event is now sold out. A video recording of the event will be available online, via the University homepage, next week.