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University scientists involved in major international plant reproduction study
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Leicester is part of a major new study on the evolution of sexual reproduction in plants which has received 2.6 million euros in funding.
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New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease
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A new network has been launched by the University of Leicester to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with...
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Tackling the climate crisis from space: Leicester puts quality data at the forefront of COP28 agenda
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Three University of Leicester experts will attend COP28 in Dubai to show the value of space technology in tackling climate change
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Researchers find alternative way to extract high purity silver from used solar panels
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A a new way of extracting valuable metals from end-of-life solar panels has been developed.
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How a technological revolution is helping us to understand the human Y chromosome
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Professor Mark Jobling (pictured)Â from the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has published a new review in Nature Reviews Genetics with a...
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Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
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Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
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Breakthrough in tackling increasing demand by ‘internet of things’ on mobile networks
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New method to manage access to mobile networks by multiple users developed at University of Leicester that aims to tackle increased demands as...
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Significant weight loss and blood sugar control seen in patients with type 2 diabetes following new medication combination
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An international team, including the Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre...
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Severe asthma symptoms worsen when treated with psoriasis medicine, study finds
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A medicine licensed to treat psoriasis worsened symptoms in patients with severe asthma, according to trial results published today in the New...
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Get to know your brain at Neuroscience events for Brain Awareness Day
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The University will be hosting two events for Brain Awareness Day on Wednesday 15 March.