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Microbial genomes for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/microbial-sciences/microbial-genomes/school-and-colleges
Genome is the word we use to describe all of an organism's DNA, including its chromosomes and any other pieces of DNA it may have acquired. The University of Leicester provides a range of resources for academic purposes.
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New advance announced in fight against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-advance-announced-in-fight-against-alzheimers-and-parkinsons
A five-year study by an international team led by Leicester has found a way of ‘reversing’ symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – using fruit flies as test subjects.
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Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/research-stories/anglo-saxon-kingdoms
Description of a research project and exhibition on the history of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Early medieval history.
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Brand new Attenborough Arts Centre Whats On Guide now available
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/brand-new-attenborough-arts-centre-2018what2019s-on-guide2019-now-available
Attenborough Arts Centre has just released their ‘What’s On Guide’; a compilation of all events taking place from August 2017 until January 2018. The events on offer cover a wide variety of dramatic arts, from theatre and comedy to live music and much more.
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New research could have major implications for understanding how bacteria and viruses interact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/13-prof-clokie-news-reviews-phages-nature
Prof Clockie Phages News and Reviews Viruses and bacteria|Professor Martha Clokie comments on international research for Nature New research published in Nature could have major implications for our understanding of how bacteria and viruses interact says Professor Martha...
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The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/02/09/the-inclusive-historians-handbook/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on February 9, 2024 The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook is a free project co-sponsored by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and the National Council on Public History (NCPH) .
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Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt2005
Module code: NT2005 This module will provide an introduction to cellular and systems physiology of the human body with an emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms.
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Funding
https://le.ac.uk/celi/funding
Details on the alternative sources of funding available for research projects.
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Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4004
Module code: BS4004 This module comprises a series of lectures which provide a background to the molecular and cellular basis of cancer.
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Preview four new exhibitions at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/preview-four-new-exhibitions-at-attenborough-arts-centre
The University’s Attenborough Arts Centre will be hosting four exhibitions by local and international artists, in their new award winning gallery spaces at a free preview evening on Friday 6 May.