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Phage biology
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/bacteriophages/phage-biology
Phage biology is the study of all aspects of bacteriophages (phages). Martha Clokie and colleagues have specifically worked with bacteriophages that target Clostridium difficile. Bacteriophage are studied with respect to therapy and diagnosis.
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Researchers make sand that flows uphill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/sand-microrollers
Paper published in 'Nature Communications' details how applying magnetic forces to individual 'microroller' particles spurs collective motion—with counterintuitive results
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Students from Leicesters universities gain military skills
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/students-from-leicester2019s-universities-gain-military-skills
Students from Leicester’s two universities have been put through their paces – quite literally.
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The father of DNA fingerprinting pays tribute to a team effort
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-technicians
The man who discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting has paid tribute to two of his former University of Leicester colleagues who played a key role in the scientific breakthrough.
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Exclusive Centenary insight into Attenborough Family’s time in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/attenborough-rocket-round-leicester
Michael Attenborough CBE has shared an exclusive insight into his family’s long-standing association with the University of Leicester for a city art trail, and to mark the University’s Centenary celebrations.
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UK Government’s Earth Observation investment announcement highlights University of Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/earth-observation-government-funding
The University of Leicester’s near-thirty year track record in Earth Observation Science has been acknowledged by the UK Government as it announces significant new investment in the sector.
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Research project will help those affected by Huntington’s disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/leicester-huntingtons-disease-award
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Gunn, from the University of Leicester, has been awarded nearly £2 million to advance her work in the field of Huntington’s disease
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Country House Technology
https://le.ac.uk/country-house-technology
The owners of country houses, together with the vast armies of staff they employed, formed the background of rural society in Britain until at least 1914.
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In Their Own Write
https://le.ac.uk/own-write
About us About us Old handwritten letter Discover more about the In Their Own Write project. 400 Meet the team involved in the project. People Browse our resources related to this project.
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Independent Research Project and Research Presentation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mk7622
Module code: MK7622 The final Independent Research Project seeks to provide you with the skills and knowledge to design a robust research proposal.