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New advance announced in fight against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-advance-announced-in-fight-against-alzheimers-and-parkinsons
A five-year study by an international team led by Leicester has found a way of ‘reversing’ symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as ...
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New enzyme research could help to develop drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimers Disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-enzyme-research-could-help-to-develop-drugs-to-treat-diseases-such-as-cancer-and-alzheimer2019s-disease
New knowledge about the mechanism of specific protein complexes in the body could help in the development of better drugs for the treatment of...
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Fire in Maurice Shock Medical Sciences Building - media statements
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/fire-in-maurice-shock-medical-sciences-building-media-statements
The lab was damaged by fire and the vicinity affected by smoke and water damage. The fire was dealt with by the fire service within minutes.
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Research teams nominated for East Midlands awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-teams-nominated-for-east-midlands-awards
A leading cardiologist, the recruitment drive behind a physical activity study on teenage girls and a “pioneer” in helping the public understand...
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Expert opinions cover the eight principles underlying tumour growth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/expert-opinions-cover-the-eight-principles-underlying-tumour-growth
PhD student Mohan Harihar from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology has written an article for Think: Leicester explaining the eight...
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The Bulletin - Leicester study suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/the-bulletin-leicester-study-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear about the research which suggests that exercise counteracts...
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Expert opinions cover asylum laws Evelyn Waugh EU students digital activism cancer and broadcasting inequality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/expert-opinions-cover-asylum-laws-evelyn-waugh-and-eu-students
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle has written an article for the Leicester Mercury on how membership of the EU is good for...
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New research compares diet and exercise in controlling diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-research-compares-diet-and-exercise-in-controlling-diabetes
Exercise is being pitted against diet in a straight contest to find out which results in better diabetes control and the effect on heart function...
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Research shows new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-shows-new-way-lungs-respond-in-asthma-attacks
A team led by Professor Andrew Tobin (Department of Molecular and Cell Biology) and Dr Yassine Amrani (Department of Infection, Immunity and...
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New test for sudden cardiac death receives funding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-test-for-sudden-cardiac-death-receives-funding
A new test to identify patients at risk of sudden cardiac death is being developed by researchers at our University and Leicester’s Hospitals...