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Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke
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Researchers at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells
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New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine
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Scientists have developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine,...
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Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
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Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, means human development can be observed in late...
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Researcher scoops early career award to tackle female-specific susceptibility to diseases
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ academic is among a group of ‘exceptional’ biomedical and health researchers awarded a total of £6.6 million
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Wellcome awards Leicester scientist £2m to study gene regulation in early development
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ scientist has been awarded £2m for research which could lead to advances in understanding and treating developmental...
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UK and Chinese universities join forces to offer clinical and healthcare courses in China
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Two universities have strengthened their links by launching the first Joint Education Institute (JEI) in central and western China to offer both...
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New drugs to prevent tuberculosis could be developed thanks to this novel cell wall breakthrough
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Research has identified a novel regulatory mechanism, which when deactivated, results in the death of the life-threatening pathogen.
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University academic shortlisted for prestigious biology award
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Dr Sarah Gretton (pictured)Â from our Centre for Interdisciplinary Science has been shortlisted as a finalist for the HE Bioscience Teacher of the...
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Leicester Heroes event aims to recruit hundreds of new potential stem cell donors
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has once again teamed up with the Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign to host an event on Tuesday 30 April 2019 which aims to...
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Learn some showstopper science with Bake Off stars
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Dr Josh Smalley is joined by 2022 Great British Bake Off winner Dr Syabira Yusoff for an online event on 11 February that will explore the science...