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Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/cholesterol-cells-stroke-cardiovascular
Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells
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Pioneering technique could unlock targeted treatments for cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/hdac-cancer
Leicester researchers have described application of a pioneering chemical technique which could unlock ground-breaking new treatments for cancer...
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Leicester technician wins prestigious Papin Prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/26-lory-francescut-papin-prize-hets
A technician from the University of Leicester has won a prestigious Papin Prize at the Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) conference in...
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Using smart bombs to kill old cells
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/06-nanotechnology-killing-old-cells
A new nanotechnology developed at the University of Leicester could lead to people living longer.
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PhD student wins prestigious photography competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/22-louise-corscadden-infectious-diseases-hub
University of Leicester student Louise Corscadden wins prestigious photography prize.
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A poetic double helix
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/20-innovative-poem-complex-structure-of-dna
Innovative poem by University of Leicester academics reflects complex structure of DNA.
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New drugs to prevent tuberculosis could be developed thanks to this novel cell wall breakthrough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/3-cell-wall-breakthrough
Research has identified a novel regulatory mechanism, which when deactivated, results in the death of the life-threatening pathogen.
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New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-insights-into-2018glue2019-for-dna
Leicester scientist involved in discovery of how a component of the cohesin ring binds DNA.
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New report shows shortage of science graduates theory does not add up
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-report-shows-shortage-of-science-graduates-theory-does-not-add-up
Majority of science graduates do not work in highly skilled science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) occupations at any time in their...
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Significant boost for pioneering instrument to study molecules in exquisite detail
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/significant-boost-for-pioneering-instrument-to-study-molecules-in-exquisite-detail
An innovative instrument which can improve our understanding of the structure and behaviour of molecules will receive a significant upgrade thanks...