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New species of rare ancient worm discovered in fossil hotspot
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A team of researchers including Leicester’s Professor David Siveter have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day...
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The biggest subject on Earth
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It really is the biggest subject on Earth - the story of a whole planet, what it’s made of, how it works, how it developed over 4.
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Improving diagnosis of the causes of heart failure
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A new study that could prevent missed or wrongful diagnosis of the underlying cause of heart failure has been funded by the British Heart...
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Pig spleens sourced from abattoirs could help reduce the need for live animal testing research shows
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New research published by researchers from the University of Leicester, Leicester’s Hospitals and University College London (Dr Giuseppe Ercoli,...
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Going global to support chronic lung disease sufferers
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Researchers from our University and Leicester’s Hospitals are leading a £2 million project to address patients with chronic lung disease in the...
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Professional cyclist to join Ride Leicester Festival biking event to raise diabetes awareness
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A professional cyclist from an all-diabetes riding team is set to join Ride Leicester’s Castle Classic & Let’s Ride Leicester event.
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Leicester cardiology consultant awarded prestigious research professorship
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A cardiology consultant from Leicester has been awarded a prestigious research professorship from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Inspirational student who twice battled sepsis receives First Class degree
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One of our recent graduates Kishan Vithlani has twice overcome a potentially life-threatening sepsis infection and gone on to achieve a First...
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Shedding light on historical stories of displacement and forced migration
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During Leicester’s 2018 Journeys Festival international, where the creative talents of exceptional refugee and asylum seeker artists are...
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How hungry bacteria sense nutrients in their environment
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Researchers have shed new light on how bacteria sense nutrients in their environment - which could provide important knowledge in the development...