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Card play and art reveals children’s views of surrogacy for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/children-voices-surrogacy
Children born from or with experience of surrogacy were asked for their views in a study led by University of Leicester that marks the first time children’s voices will be included in surrogacy law reform.
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Space instrument gets good vibrations in major step for solar wind mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/smile
A cutting-edge x-ray telescope has shaken off a University of Leicester test that put it through the rigours of being launched into space.
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First glimpse into a vital developmental milestone opens new healthcare possibilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/gastrulation-computer-modelling
University of Leicester scientist develops first multiscale computer model that captures aspects of human gastrulation - the process that leads to the development of tissues and organs.
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University of Leicester junior doctor recognised for pioneering COVID-19 research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/dan-pan
A University of Leicester researcher has been recognised for his pioneering research into how COVID-19 spreads from person to person.
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The science behind genetic fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/science
We are all genetically unique - here's a brief overview of what is involved from a scientific perspective.
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Wider-reaching solutions urgently needed to reach realistic ‘net zero’, warn researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/landscape-decisions-net-zero
The group do, however, recognise that “swift action is essential, otherwise we head deeper towards an inability to reach net zero carbon targets, contribute to biodiversity collapse and, promote societal disengagement with landscapes”.
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Protecting endangered animals from illegal wildlife trade using mobile DNA sequencing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/09-illegal-wildlife-trade-conference
University of Leicester researchers presenting innovative DNA analysis methods for testing samples to find species-of-origin at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference between 11-12 October
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Major donation to enhance life-changing kidney research at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/mayer-igan
Pioneering research by the University of Leicester into chronic kidney disease has received a major boost on World Kidney Day following a generous £1million donation from long-term supporter and kidney health advocate Jimmy Mayer.
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Astronomers find surprising shapes in Jupiter’s upper atmosphere over Great Red Spot
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/jupiter-shapes
Scientists led by the University of Leicester using the James Webb Space Telescope have seen intricate structures in the infrared light from Jupiter's upper atmosphere
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New report raises concerns about the quality of care over baby twin deaths
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/twins
A new study investigating the quality of care provided to women whose twin babies died has revealed that improvements in care may have made a difference to the outcome for the babies in over half (54%) of the pregnancies reviewed.