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Discovery of a new gene enables the diagnosis for patients with rare lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/hirst
As part of a large international research collaboration, scientists at the University of Leicester have helped identify a new candidate gene...
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Student nurses shortlisted for prestigious awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/nursing-awards
The dedication and commitment of three students from the University of Leicester has seen them shortlisted for some prestigious nursing awards.
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New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/huntingtons
A new network has been launched by the University of Leicester to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with...
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Findings of global study could aid stroke patient prognosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/stroke-prognosis
Measuring the brain’s ability to control its own blood flow using a bedside test could allow clinicians to give stroke patients and their families...
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Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/ai-heart-rhythm
In a Leicester study that looked at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to predict whether a person was at risk of a lethal heart...
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Glenfield’s Judith is first UK participant in women-only heart surgery study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/heart-surgery-iwd
The first patient in the UK to take part in a women-only cardiac surgery research trial underwent a life-changing heart operation at University...
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Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-cells
Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the University of Leicester, means human development can be observed in late...
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Leicestershire cardiologists’ life-saving mission gains the King’s recognition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/heartwize
Two Leicestershire cardiologists who made it their mission to teach every school leaver in the county lifesaving skills have seen their incredible...
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Chicken and egg mystery solved in new DNA book for younger readers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/dna-childrens-book
New children’s book about genetics answers the age-old question of which came first, written by genetics experts working at the University of...
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New scientific technique helps catch wildlife criminals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/peregrine-falcon
DNA tests co-developed by scientists from the University of Leicester and Scotland’s wildlife forensic lab are helping to catch criminals involved...