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• Scientist and innovator is Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence

  Date: 14 May 2018

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  The Department of Genetics & Genome Biology is delighted to host Dr Chris Finnis who has been awarded a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence...

• Graduate takes part in ITVs Ninja Warrior

  Date: 16 Jun 2015

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  A recent graduate has excelled in the first season of the ITV gameshow Ninja Warrior, beating a variety of challenges and hundreds of other...

• Fossil study sheds light on ancient water-to-land transition

  Date: 6 Dec 2021

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  Palaeobiologists have uncovered the earliest evidence of a major group of marine animals making the transition to estuaries, more than 400 million...

• New exhibition by Leicester artists in residence visualises DNA research

  Date: 3 Nov 2017

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  A new exhibition will showcase a unique art and science project by artists in residence at our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology.

• Glimpses of the young David Attenborough from the University Archives

  Date: 10 May 2016

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  Dr Simon Dixon from the University's Special Collections has written an article providing glimpses into the childhood of Sir David Attenborough...

• Galaxy Radio to host 69 hour broadcast in aid of Leicester Marrow

  Date: 14 Feb 2018

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  This week, Galaxy Radio will be hosting their ninth 69-hour broadcast in aid of Leicester Marrow – part of UK blood cancer charity, Anthony Nolan.

• Significant boost for pioneering instrument to study molecules in exquisite detail

  Date: 14 May 2018

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  An innovative instrument which can improve our understanding of the structure and behaviour of molecules will receive a significant upgrade thanks...

• New advance announced in fight against Alzheimers and Parkinsons

  Date: 25 Apr 2016

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  A five-year study by an international team led by Leicester has found a way of ‘reversing’ symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as ...

• New wasp database explores genetic world of tiny parasitic stingers

  Date: 14 Oct 2015

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  Parasitic wasps are able to survive by keenly predicting the changing of the seasons based on the length of days throughout the year - and a new...

• Expert opinions cover ants Russian cyber techniques and the UK sex industry

  Date: 15 Feb 2018

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  In an article for The Conversation, Dr Rob Hammond and PhD candidate Charlie Durant from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology have...