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Breakthrough molecular movie reveals DNA’s unzipping mechanism with implications for viral and cancer treatments
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/dna-helix-microscopy-cancer
Scientists at the University of Leicester have captured the first detailed “molecular movie” showing DNA being unzipped at the atomic level
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Sixty years of Genetics in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/genetics-anniversary
The Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester has a storied and illustrious history, marked by groundbreaking discoveries, pioneering...
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The father of DNA fingerprinting pays tribute to a team effort
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-technicians
The man who discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting has paid tribute to two of his former University of Leicester colleagues who played a key role...
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Celebrating 40 years of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-fingerprinting
Today (10 September) marks the 40th anniversary of a ground-breaking discovery that transformed the way criminal investigations were carried out:...
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New DNA analysis helps bust 200-year-old royal conspiracy theory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/kaspar-hauser
DNA analysis carried out at University of Leicester refutes the theory that Kaspar Hauser was a ‘lost prince’ of the House of Baden.
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Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/cat-dna
Cat hair could be the purr-fect way to catch criminals, according to researchers from the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner
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.
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Pioneering police detective David Baker awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/david-baker
The lead detective on the first criminal case to be solved using DNA fingerprinting has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of...
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35 years since we changed the world
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...
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Unique event with special guests celebrates 35th anniversary of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/07-dna35
Please note: this event is now sold out. A video recording of the event will be available online, via the University homepage, next week.