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Scientists see detailed makeup of deadly toxin for the first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/scientists-2018see2019-detailed-make-up-of-deadly-toxin-for-the-first-time
L-R: Professor Peter Moody, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Professor Russell Wallis of the Departments of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and Molecular and Cell Biology and Professor Peter Andrew, Head of Department of Infection, Immunity and...
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Potential new targets for cancer treatments identified by Leicester research team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/potential-new-targets-for-cancer-treatments-identified-by-leicester-research-team
An international consortium of scientists led by a group from the University has announced a new advance in understanding the mechanisms of cancer and how to target it more effectively with new treatments.
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Leicester artist Tim Fowler in major new exhibition at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/tim-fowler
Attenborough Arts Centre will present a major solo exhibition of Leicester-based artist, Tim Fowler.
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Playing Prometheus: some reflections from Australia
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2014/11/19/playing-prometheus-some-reflections-from-australia/
Blog on Australia Convict heritage sites and archives
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Pioneering vascular research receives major boost from the British Heart Foundation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/professor-bown
The British Heart Foundation has awarded nearly £900,000 to a University of Leicester professor to continue his pioneering heart valve research.
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New Director to lead Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/aac-director
The University of Leicester is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Director of the Attenborough Arts Centre, which delivers the institution’s public arts programme.
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Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/asthma-prevention
Leicester scientists are part of a team which has discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease.
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Rosemary
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/sdgs/biodiversity/food-growing/edible-campus/rosemary
Acne-Fighting Rosemary Toner Rosemary has a multitude of benefits outside the realms of gastronomy and gardening, specifically its beauty DIY potential.
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Frequently asked questions
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate/faqs
If you have questions about studying Archaeology or Ancient History with us as an undergraduate, you can find the answers here on our frequently asked questions page.
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Tequila: Pulque’s Friend, Cousin, Usurper?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/09/01/tequila-pulques-friend-cousin-usurper/
Deborah Toner discusses the relationship and rivalry between pulque and tequila in Mexican history, and summarises a recently published book by Marie Sarita Gaytan, Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2014)