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Landmark genetic study sheds new light on how the eye develops its sharpest vision
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Combining artificial intelligence and genetics has allowed researchers in Leicester to study the part of the eye that gives us sharp central...
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Inspirational environmental scientist returns to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to collect an honorary award
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An environmental scientist and champion of women in science, technology, engineering and maths has been honoured upon her return to the University...
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National award for Josh’s out of this world bakes with National Space Centre
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Instagram series Mission Bake, a collaboration between Dr Josh Smalley and the National Space Centre, has won first place at the Sir Arthur Clarke...
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Leicester chemist conjures up spooktacular science of baking masterclass at New Scientist Live
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ culinary chemist Dr Josh Smalley wowed the crowds with his Halloween-themed baking spells – and some vomiting pumpkins –...
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Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke
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Researchers at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells
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Leicester graduate taking part in new series of The Great British Bake Off
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AÂ University graduate and amateur baker is hoping to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her culinary prowess, as she has been revealed as...
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University develops unique bridge for British-Chinese biomedical education
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A groundbreaking initiative to promote collaboration between China and the United Kingdom in the field of Biomedical science is being launched by...
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World-class empathy experts receive top awards at international conference
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Two of the world’s leading experts in empathic healthcare have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the field at a...
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Experts urge caution against overemphasis on type 2 diabetes remission
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Current thinking around type 2 diabetes remission needs to be re-examined to improve patient outcomes, say researchers at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
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Venice comes to Attenborough Arts Centre with Shape Arts’ landmark exhibition about the Disability Arts Movement
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The exhibition celebrates the Disability Arts Movement which contributed to changes in UK law.