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• Biggest leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score

  Date: 13 Mar 2023

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/lung-health-genes

  New Nature Genetics study led by Universities of Leicester and Nottingham finds over 500 genes linked to lung health, providing new targets for...

• First glimpse into a vital developmental milestone opens new healthcare possibilities

  Date: 17 Jan 2023

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/gastrulation-computer-modelling

  University of Leicester scientist develops first multiscale computer model that captures aspects of human gastrulation - the process that leads to...

• Time of day matters for breast cancer treatment: new study

  Date: 18 Oct 2022

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/chronoradiotherapy

  Risk of developing breast shrinkage (atrophy) after radiotherapy can be affected by the time of day the patient is treated and their genetics.

• University of Leicester announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner

  Date: 24 Aug 2022

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/british-science-festival

  British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of globally renowned experts from the University of Leicester.

• Genetics expert solves family mysteries for new TV series

  Date: 25 Feb 2021

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/dna-family-secrets

  A leading genetics expert from the University of Leicester is part of team seeking to solve ‘DNA Family Secrets’ for a new primetime programme on...

• Decoding gigantic insect genome could help tackle devastating locust crises

  Date: 19 Nov 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/locusts

  A ‘game changing’ study deciphering the genetic material of the desert locust by researchers at the University of Leicester, could help combat the...

• Ancient skeleton provides the earliest evidence of a pet cat in Kazakhstan

  Date: 8 Jul 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/cat-skull

  Uncovered in an urban settlement in Dzhankent, Kazakhstan, the analysis of the ancient animal skeleton shows this to be the first domesticated cat...

• 35 years since we changed the world

  Date: 11 Mar 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/11-dna35

  The discovery of DNA genetic fingerprinting at the University of Leicester was a world-changing event and a Eureka moment for the scientist...

• Genomic sequencing confirms breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

  Date: 26 Sep 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/27-sisters-genome

  Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt...

• £5 million grant for health science PhD students

  Date: 15 Sep 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/16-wellcome-grant

  The University of Leicester has been awarded a Wellcome Trust grant of over £5 million.