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Global study reveals new hypertension and blood pressure genes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/global-study-reveals-new-hypertension-and-blood-pressure-genes
Thirty-one new gene regions linked with blood pressure have been identified in one of the largest genetic studies of blood pressure to date,...
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New research explores how experiences of medical students may affect choosing careers in general practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-research-explores-how-medical-students-experiences-may-affect-choosing-careers-in-general-practice
New research to better understand how medical students’ perceptions of their experiences of their undergraduate curriculum may affect choosing...
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Boost to improve the UKs capability in Earth observation to tackle environmental challenges globally
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/boost-to-improve-the-uk2019s-capability-in-earth-observation-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-globally
Our University is part of a new £2m joint programme which will help to develop innovative technologies to observe Earth from space.
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Bonds latest technique could give criminals a nasty shock
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/bonds-latest-technique-could-give-criminals-a-nasty-shock
A new crime-fighting technique developed by Dr John Bond OBE from the Department of Criminology could leave criminals shaken - and a little bit...
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Leicester scientists identify novel approach to treat and prevent global health threat
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-scientists-identify-novel-approach-to-treat-and-prevent-global-health-threat
Leicester scientists have previously identified the potential of using a bacteriophage cocktail to eradicate Clostridium difficile infection...
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Leicester engineering Professor honoured
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-engineering-professor-honoured
The new Head of the Department of Engineering is one of 50 of the UK’s finest engineers to be elected as new Fellows to the Royal Academy of...
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Historians explore Teaching the Russian Revolution in workshop at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/historians-explore-teaching-the-russian-revolution-in-workshop-at-leicester
Researchers and teachers of Russian revolutionary history from universities across the East Midlands and beyond gathered in Leicester on 6...
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Expert opinions cover border controls Helen of Troy and Jupiters auroras
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/expert-opinions-cover-border-controls-helen-of-troy-and-jupiters-auroras
Professor Bernard Ryan from the School of Law has written an article for The Conversation discussing the admission of migrants from the Calais...
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Our University confirms position among leading institutions in the world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/our-university-confirms-position-among-leading-institutions-in-the-world
A world ranking of universities has confirmed our University's position among the leading institutions in the world.
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Website showcases migraine artwork digitally for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-website-showcases-migraine-artwork-digitally-for-the-first-time
One in seven people in the UK is affected by migraines, making this neurological condition one of the most common health disorders affecting the...