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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mb7001
Module code: MB7001 Searching for novel cancer-causing genes researchers requires methods for manipulating the genetic material. For example, molecular cloning allows us to study the function of a gene and how cell behaviour is affected when that gene is altered in cancer.
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Useful links
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/useful-links
Further online resources, within the University of Leicester and beyond about Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys life and research.
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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4001
Module code: BS4001 Searching for novel cancer-causing genes researchers requires methods for manipulating the genetic material. For example, molecular cloning allows us to study the function of a gene and how cell behaviour is affected when that gene is altered in cancer.
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British-built satellite launches to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time with Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/british-satellite-launches-map-earths-forests-leicester
A satellite developed by British academics and engineers, including expertise from the University of Leicester, is set to become the first in the world to measure accurately the condition and carbon mass of the Earth’s forests from space.
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Masters Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mb7205
Module code: MB7205 This module comprises a full-time, 4 month research project placement: 3 months of lab work and then 1 month for writing the dissertation and project presentation.
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/recombinant-dna-and-genetic-techniques/higher-education/resources
Details on recombinant techniques resources for higher education students.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/hipm/people
Meet the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Policy and Management's team, including Co-Directors, members, and PhD students driving impactful health research.
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Identifying the remains
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification
Many different scientific techniques were used to identify the remains of Richard III. Find out how the osteology, carbon dating, forensic analysis, genetic analysis and genealogy all contributed to the identification process.
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Pimpika Kaeswri
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/hpru/people/pimpika-kaeswri
Pimpika Kaeswri, University of Leicester HPRU, PhD student
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University of Leicester welcomes Sutton Trust report into medical students from working class backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/university-leicester-sutton-trust-working-class-medical-students
The University of Leicester has welcomed a report which has highlighted the dearth of medical students from working class backgrounds in the UK.