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Vulnerable regions in West Africa identified through space technology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/vulnerable-regions-in-west-africa-identified-through-space-technology
A group of international researchers led by Professor Heiko Balzter (pictured) from the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research has used space satellite technology to identify regions of West Africa which are vulnerable to the effects of land degradation...
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Study provides insight into zincs important role in heartbeat regulation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/study-provides-insight-into-zincs-important-role-in-heartbeat-regulation
Leicester researchers have been involved in a study with University of St Andrews examining the role zinc plays in regulating heartbeat.
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Neotropical Rainforests
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy3306
Module code: GY3306 This module provides you with a unique insight into the neotropical rainforest biome. It incorporates a component of fieldwork on tropical ecology, but also examines theoretical aspects.
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New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-insights-into-2018glue2019-for-dna
New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA 1400|Leicester scientist involved in discovery of how a component of the cohesin ring binds DNA.
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Spectrophotometers
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/about/facilities-and-services/biophysical-instrumentation-and-anaerobic-facilities/spectrophotometers
Find out about the range of spectrophotometers available in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester.
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Cancer Studies
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/supervision/cancer-studies
Find your research degree supervisor in Cancer Studies at Leicester.
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Abhinav Koyamangalath Vadakkepat
https://le.ac.uk/people/abhinav-koyamangalath-vadakkepat
The academic profile of Dr Abhinav Vadakkepat, Lecturer at University of Leicester
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Dont try this at home How to make fireworks 17thcentury style
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/dont-try-this-at-home-how-to-make-fireworks-17th-century-style
With Guy Fawkes night (5 November) and Diwali (11 November) on the horizon, the skies of Leicester will be lit up over the next few weeks by firework displays - and a rare book held within the University's Library sheds light on how 17th century fireworks were made.
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DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting
In 1984 Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered the technique of genetic fingerprinting at the University of Leicester, learn more about his work.
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How medieval people named their animals is explored in new book
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/medieval-animal-names-books
The relationship between medieval people and their pets is the topic of the latest book by the University of Leicester’s Dr Ben Parsons. Introducing Medieval Animal Names explores what names medieval people gave to the animals with which they lived and worked.