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Study on dopamine neurons could improve mobility and neurological disorder research
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A research team from the Department of Biology has discovered for the first time both when and why the particular cells in the brain that affect...
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Therapeutic antibody discovery could lead to new cancer drug development
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Cancer Research researchers at the University of Leicester have played a major role in developing and validating an innovative approach to the...
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New evidence traces herpes virus back almost 5,000 years
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Researchers have mapped the genetic structure of the herpes virus and, for the first time, traced its European origin back almost 5,000 years.
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Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
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A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a...
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Leicester praised in new book on science communications
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Award-winning work by the University of Leicester in improving science communications has been featured in a new book by Fiona Fox from the...
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Professor Alice Roberts digs University of Leicester’s fascinating finds
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One of Britain’s best-known broadcasters, Professor Alice Roberts, has endorsed the University of Leicester’s exemplary track record for...
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Turi King returns to our screens with DNA Family Secrets
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Professor of Genetics Turi King returns to our screens on September 27th on BBC Two at 9pm for another heart wrenching series of DNA Family Secrets
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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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Biggest leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score
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New Nature Genetics study led by Universities of Leicester and Nottingham finds over 500 genes linked to lung health, providing new targets for...
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Breast cancer research scoops international award
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Research by a University of Leicester PhD student into the side effects of breast cancer treatment have been internationally recognised