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Research
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/research
The research interests of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester cover a wide area from physico-chemical mechanisms through to cell physiology and pharmacology, and developmental biology. Explore our research themes.
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University marks Prematurity Awareness Month by encouraging schools to take up the Prem Aware Award to support children born early
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/prematuritymonth
Research undertaken by experts from the University of Leicester is helping to support parents and teachers of children born prematurely
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Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) MBiolSci
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-biochemistry-mbiolsci/2026
Unpicking the biochemical processes that make all living things (and viruses) tick is the first step to understanding the mechanisms that define life. Welcome to the fascinating and diverse world of biochemistry.
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Professor John Bridges involved in two missions to Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/professor-john-bridges-involved-in-two-missions-to-mars
An exploratory mission to Mars which will give Space Research Centre planetary scientists vital information about potential landing sites for the upcoming ExoMars project launched from Kazakhstan today.
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Solar eclipse echoes astronomical events during Richard IIIs time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/solar-eclipse-echoes-astronomical-events-during-richard-iiis-time
This Friday’s solar eclipse has as much relevance to Ricardians as it does for countless astronomers and stargazers across the globe.
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Elementary Particles: The Standard Model and Beyond
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa3604
Module code: PA3604 This module will build on your knowledge in particle physics, by introducing the experiment methods of high-energy physics, discussing the key aspects of the Standard Model, and developing theoretical aspects of going beyond the standard model.
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Elementary Particles: The Standard Model and Beyond
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa3604
Module code: PA3604 This module will build on your knowledge in particle physics, by introducing the experiment methods of high-energy physics, discussing the key aspects of the Standard Model, and developing theoretical aspects of going beyond the standard model.
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Elementary Particles: The Standard Model and Beyond
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa3604
Module code: PA3604 This module will build on your knowledge in particle physics, by introducing the experiment methods of high-energy physics, discussing the key aspects of the Standard Model, and developing theoretical aspects of going beyond the standard model.
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Hot hot hot, above the Great Red Spot
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/leicester-to-jupiter/2016/07/28/hot-hot-hot-above-the-great-red-spot/
Posted by Henrik Melin in Leicester to Jupiter: The Juno Mission on July 28, 2016 One of the largest remaining questions in understanding the upper atmosphere of Jupiter, the outmost layer of the atmosphere, is: ‘Why is this region so very hot?’.
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PhD Opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/physics/opportunities
Opportunities for PhD projects in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester.