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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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Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/ultrasound-could-improve-early-detection-of-vascular-diseases
Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, Leicester researchers have shown.
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Improving diagnosis of the causes of heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/improving-diagnosis-of-the-causes-of-heart-failure
A new study that could prevent missed or wrongful diagnosis of the underlying cause of heart failure has been funded by the British Heart...
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Pig spleens sourced from abattoirs could help reduce the need for live animal testing research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/pig-spleens-sourced-from-abattoirs-could-help-reduce-the-need-for-live-animal-testing-research-shows
New research published by researchers from the University of Leicester, Leicester’s Hospitals and University College London (Dr Giuseppe Ercoli,...
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Leicester cardiology consultant awarded prestigious research professorship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicester-cardiology-consultant-awarded-prestigious-research-professorship
A cardiology consultant from Leicester has been awarded a prestigious research professorship from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Routine screening of relatives of aortic disease patients could save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/routine-screening-of-relatives-of-aortic-disease-patients-could-save-lives
Routine screening and genetic testing of the relatives of patients suffering from aortic diseases could save lives, new research has shown.
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New resource to improve access to medical information
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/new-resource-to-improve-access-to-medical-information
A new Leicester initiative is providing access to reliable information in the field of cardiometabolic medicine.
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Richard III Geneticist leads DNA search to identify the man who shaped early America
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/richard-iii-geneticist-leads-dna-search-to-identify-the-man-who-shaped-early-america
The University of Leicester geneticist who led the DNA identification of the ‘The King under the car park’ –Richard III – has been called upon to...
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New research shows most women unlikely to benefit from national AAA screening
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/new-research-shows-most-women-unlikely-to-benefit-from-national-aaa-screening
New research involving our researchers published in The Lancet, which was funded and supported by the National Institute for Health Research...
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Leicestershire man says type 2 diabetes study was the best thing he ever did
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicestershire-man-says-type-2-diabetes-study-was-201cthe-best-thing-he-ever-did201d
A man with type 2 diabetes is imploring the people of Leicester to take part in a health study which gave him a completely “new lease of life”.