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Two Silver Athena SWAN awards announced for Leicester
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We are delighted to announce the success of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation...
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Archaeologists identify changes to human bone following introduction of tobacco in Western Europe
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University of Leicester researchers hope to better understand how tobacco consumption has historically impacted human health.
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Pioneering technique could unlock targeted treatments for cancer
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Leicester researchers have described application of a pioneering chemical technique which could unlock ground-breaking new treatments for cancer...
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New app launched to support estimated 175,000 people in the UK with Lynch Syndrome
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A new app has been launched with the help of the University of Leicester, to help people living with Lynch Syndrome to monitor and manage their...
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New ‘explant’ technique predicts a tumour’s responsiveness to breast cancer treatment
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Cancer researchers at the University of Leicester have developed a technique that could predict how well some breast cancer patients will respond...
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Study suggests over half of women with gestational diabetes in the UK are undiagnosed
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Research investigating testing methods for gestational diabetes suggests that over half of pregnant women with the condition are not being...
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Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
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Leicester scientists are part of a team which has discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the...
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Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer, Leicester study finds
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A cancer study by a Leicester expert has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful in...
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Leicester engineers to stress test new technology to store waste heat
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A Europe-wide project developing a new electrothermal energy storage system involves materials experts at the University of Leicester and will...
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New research could have major implications for understanding how bacteria and viruses interact
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Professor Martha Clokie comments on international research for Nature New research published in Nature could have major implications for our...