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New project to identify Jack the Rippers last known victim
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-project-to-identify-jack-the-ripper2019s-last-victim
Members of the team who undertook genealogical and demographic research in relation to the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard III...
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Leicester leads study pointing to postcode lottery in aneurysm care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-leads-study-pointing-to-postcode-lottery-in-aneurysm-care
A postcode lottery in access to treatment means people suffering from thoracic aortic diseases are up to four times more likely to receive...
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Leicester hosting ground-breaking conference for Genomes Project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-hosting-ground-breaking-conference-for-genomes-project
Our University will host the inaugural UK Genomes conference on Wednesday 8 March Thursday 9 March at College Court, 150 Knighton Road, Leicester...
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Leicester academic discusses the problems facing preterm babies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-academic-discusses-the-problems-facing-preterm-babies
Dr Samantha Johnson, from the Department of Health Sciences, discussed the long-term development of extremely preterm babies on BBC Inside Out...
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DNA and family history explored in public lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/dna-and-family-history-explored-in-public-lecture
The Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society will host a lecture on the relationship between surnames and the paternally-inherited Y chromosome...
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Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/study-reveals-air-pollution-can-alter-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotics-and-increases-the-potential-of-disease
Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air...
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Leicester universities work with GPs to put interprofessional care on the curriculum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-universities-work-with-gps-to-put-interprofessional-care-on-the-curriculum
University of Leicester medical academics have played a leading role in the development of a new programme that puts pharmacy students at De...
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Expert opinions cover Claudio Ranieri Michael Gove teaching in the 21st century and much more
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-opinions-cover-claudio-ranieri-michael-gove-and-teaching-in-the-21st-century
John Williams, Senior Lectuer in Sociology, discussed the controversial sacking of Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri in an article for The...
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Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/conference-to-showcase-leading-developments-in-gynaecological-robotic-surgery
The University of Leicester will host the 7th Annual British and Irish Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons conference between 1 - 3 March.
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Research brings hope of new treatment for asthma sufferers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-brings-hope-of-new-treatment-of-asthma-sufferers
Improved treatments for people with severe asthma are a ‘step closer’ after a research team led by Dr Ruth Saunders from the Department of...