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Study reveals how dietary phosphate can increase heart disease risk
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A new study has found that high phosphate levels can cause a stress signal inside the cells that line blood vessels, leading to the release of...
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New robot to detect Parkinson’s disease could be used on humans in the next 5 years
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Researchers at the University of Leicester have created the world’s first artificial intelligence system capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease.
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A new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease
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A collaborative study involving scientists from the University of Leicester has shown, for the first time, that a protein expressed in a subset of...
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Chief Scientific Adviser pays tribute to University of Leicester’s world-leading research, impact, and COVID-19 response during visit
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Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, recently visited the University of Leicester to find out more about its research...
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2 million boost for Leicester scientists to tackle hardtotreat cancers
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Scientists in Leicester are set to benefit from almost £2 million to look into new ways to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, two types of...
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Cutting-edge science to be enhanced with new talent
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A research institute at our University is significantly expanding through the recruitment of fresh new talent to accelerate the impact of its...
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Use genetic data to predict the best time of day to give radiotherapy to breast cancer patients, say Researchers
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A new clinical study conducted in the HOPE clinical trials facility at Leicester’s Hospitals has revealed the pivotal role that changing the time...
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Groundbreaking research identifies what makes human brains – and humans – unique in the animal world
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A neuroscientist at the University of Leicester has identified a fundamental difference between human and animal brains.
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New blood test for human TB may also identify people most at risk
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A new study conducted by researchers in Leicester and Nottingham has shown the potential for a new blood test to not only diagnose human...
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Multi-million pound boost for University of Leicester’s ability to improve and save lives
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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been funded for £26 million over the...