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Secrets of our ancient animal ancestors may be revealed through oldest DNA sequences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/secrets-of-our-ancient-animal-ancestors-may-be-revealed-through-oldest-dna-sequences
700 million year-old DNA sequences from ancient animals have been unearthed by researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Warwick, shedding new light on our earliest animal ancestors and how they influenced modern species - including the sponge.
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Oxford Professor to discuss the role of science in human existence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/oxford-professor-to-discuss-the-role-of-science-in-human-existence
An Oxford Professor is returning to his alma mater to discuss the great questions of what it means to exist and how science can shed light on the unknown at a free public lecture on Tuesday 17 November.
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Research suggests visual stress could be a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/research-suggests-visual-stress-could-be-a-symptom-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome
People suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) could experience higher levels of visual stress than those without the condition, according to a team led by Dr Claire Hutchinson from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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East Midlands health innovation to be showcased at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/east-midlands-health-innovation-to-be-showcased-at-international-conference
A ground-breaking training project for junior doctors developed in Leicester and soon to be launched in Lincolnshire will be showcased to a global audience of health experts at an international event next Friday (24 April).
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Genetically modified bacteria to help combat muscle fatigue being developed by students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/genetically-modified-bacteria-to-help-combat-muscle-fatigue-being-developed-by-students
A team of second-year students are taking part in the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), in which they are required to modify bacteria to fulfil a useful task.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 2 8 July
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-2-8-july
Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga from the Centre for Systems Neuroscience has written an article for The Conversation into new research examining how the brain encodes memories.
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Childhood photographs of Lord Attenborough released to mark anniversary of his death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/remembering-lord-attenborough-on-first-anniversary-of-his-death
This week marks the one year anniversary of the death of Richard Attenborough, who passed away on 24 August 2014.
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Accolade for Leicester Conference venue
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/accolade-for-leicester-conference-venue
Our University's conference and training venue College Court has taken pride of place in a prestigious regional awards dinner. The £17.5million facility has already won a clutch of awards - the latest coming from the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Awards dinner.
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Work of prominent human rights defender to be explored
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/work-of-prominent-human-rights-defender-to-be-explored
A documentary about the work of the inspirational Dr Denis Mukwege, who provided medical care to tens of thousands of women raped during the 20 years of conflict in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be shown at our University Wednesday 4 May.
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Simply the best
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/simply-the-best
Work by a team from the University of Leicester has been showcased for its excellence.