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University involved in international food crop study to address Global Challenges
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Efforts to improve sustainable crop development are being spearheaded by a collaboration between the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the Royal Botanic...
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Research sheds light on genetic processes underlying meningitis and gastroenteritis
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have developed a computer system to scan large sets of genomes in deadly pathogens
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Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
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Leicester scientists are part of a team which has discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the...
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Long Covid researchers reflect on the PHOSP-COVID study 5 years on, ahead of Long Covid Awareness Day
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A study team from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been reflecting on their world leading research into Long Covid ahead...
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Huntington’s Disease Network going from strength to strength
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A Leicester-based network set up to drive forward community support, interventions and engagement for those living with Huntington’s disease will...
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Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer, Leicester study finds
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A cancer study by a Leicester expert has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful in...
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Scientists explore the latest developments in brain research with a free event as part of Brain Awareness Day
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Our University is to host a free event which coincides with a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of neurological research.
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New insight into frictionless surfaces is slippery slope to energy-efficient technology
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Scientists led by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have made an insight into superlubricity, revealing that friction is reduced further at lower...
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Leicester scientists in discovery of new type of plant
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Dr James Higgins from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been involved in the discovery of a new type of plant growing in Shetland.
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New nanomaterial could transform how we visualise fingerprints
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ scientist involved in development of a fluorescent nanoparticle that could be a versatile and effective tool for...