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Researchers identify unique cellsignalling system in some S pneumoniae strains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/researchers-identify-unique-cell-signalling-system-in-some-s-pneumoniae-strains
An article involving Dr Hasan Yesilkaya and Mrs Anfal Shakir Motib, from our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation working with an international team has been listed as this week’s ‘Featured Research Article’ by the journal PLOS Pathogens.
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Ding dong measurement on high
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/ding-dong-measurement-on-high
Bells are a popular source of festive delight during the Christmas period – and now beautiful images showing in unprecedented detail how bells vibrate to make a harmonious sound have been produced by the commercial team at the Advanced Structural Dynamics Evaluation Centre...
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Study reviews new once-weekly Type 2 diabetes drugs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-reviews-new-once-weekly-type-2-diabetes-drugs
Once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) differ in their efficacy and safety profiles, according to new research by researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre. Compared to other once-weekly GLP-1RAs which are licensed and available, dulaglutide 1.
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Indonesian peat fire carbon emissions vary considerably based on fire type study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/indonesian-peat-fire-carbon-emissions-vary-considerably-based-on-fire-type-study-shows
Carbon emissions caused by burning tropical peatlands in Indonesia vary considerably depending on if the fires are initial or recurrent, according to new research co-authored by Professor Susan Page and Dr Kevin Tansey from the Department of Geography.
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New Exoplanet-hunting Telescopes worked on by Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/new-exoplanet-hunting-telescopes-worked-on-by-leicester-scientists
A new project involving University scientists will search for transiting exoplanets — planets that pass in front of their parent star and hence produce a slight dimming of the star’s light that can be detected by sensitive instruments.
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Inclusive family sports day to raise awareness of eye condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/inclusive-family-sports-day-to-raise-awareness-of-eye-condition
The University will be hosting an event to introduce sports for people with reduced vision and to raise awareness of the eye condition Nystagmus on Sunday 1 November.
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Performance trio explores the true beauty of the feminine form with a collection of poems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/performance-trio-explores-the-true-beauty-of-the-feminine-form-with-a-collection-of-poems
An empowering performance of poetry about women and the real-life relationship they have with their bodies will re-examine the way the female form is characterised in today's society.
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UK governments urged to reconsider the practice of collective worship and religious observance in schools
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/uk-governments-urged-to-reconsider-the-practice-of-collective-worship-and-religious-observance-in-schools
The majority of schools in the UK are required by law to organise acts of collective worship (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) or religious observance (Scotland) for their pupils - but what is the purpose of collective worship/religious observance? A report launched today...
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The origin of humans a tale of tangled roots
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/the-origin-of-humans-a-tale-of-tangled-roots
Dr Daniel Zadik from the Department of Genetics has written an article for his blog examining evidence regarding where humans originated.
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New course to teach how modern museums can improve health and human rights
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/new-course-to-teach-how-modern-museums-can-improve-health-and-human-rights
The world’s first ‘Massive Open Online Course’ (MOOC) in Museum Studies is to be launched by the University, providing people with the opportunity to learn about how the modern 21st century museum can contribute to agendas such as social justice, human rights and health and...