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First time mothers needed for pre-eclampsia study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/first-time-mothers-needed-for-pre-eclampsia-study
Leicester researchers are looking at why women who suffer from a dangerous condition during pregnancy are at greater risk of stroke or heart disease in later life.
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Plaque to mark Barwell Christmas Eve meteorite unveiled
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/green-plaque-to-mark-barwell-meteorite-which-landed-in-1965-unveiled
A green plaque marking the surprise arrival of a large meteorite in the village of Barwell on Christmas Eve in 1965 has been unveiled at the junction of Chapel Street and Dawson's Lane - close to the site of the meteorite fall.
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Scientists identify way to sniff ripeness of fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-identify-way-to-sniff-ripeness-of-fruit
For the first time, scientists have identified a way to ‘sniff’ the ripeness of mangoes. They have identified the unique chemical signature of ripening for mangoes and published their research in the academic journal Metabolomics.
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Academic develops method for synthesising more reliable drug alternative to antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-develops-method-for-synthesising-2018more-reliable2019-drug-alternative-to-antibodies
Professor Sergey Piletsky (pictured) from the Department of Chemistry has been instrumental in creating a new method to develop an alternative to traditional antibodies that is more reliable and can be made quicker.
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Celebrating 35 years of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/10-celebrating-35-years-of-dna-fingerprinting
A brand new interview with Sir Alec Jeffreys IW2oSGB-MaE|At 9.05am on Monday 10 September 1984, a discovery in a laboratory at the University of Leicester changed the way criminal investigations were carried out.
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Up to 1 in 3 of older people with schizophrenia might have undiagnosed diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/03-diabetes-mental-health
Researchers linked with the University of Leicester have found high rates of diabetes in schizophrenia which is often overlooked.
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Using the head to fix the heart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/using-the-head-to-fix-the-heart
An upcoming seminar at the University will delve into the human need for acceptance- where it comes from, what it means, and how, through psychological therapy, it can be overcome. On Wednesday 16 May Dr.
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Moonstruck Exhibition eclipses expectations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/moonstruck-exhibition-eclipses-expectations
Record numbers of visitors attended Leicester Cathedral for a University-sponsored British Science Week Festival event in the city.
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A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/a-brace-of-times-higher-education-awards-nominations-for-leicester
A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester|University shortlisted for Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and DataPoints Merit Award The University of...
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Simon North
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/simon-north
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Simon North, a Cleaner for the University. Simon passed away on Wednesday 30 October, he is survived by his girlfriend Tara and was a loving father to his daughter Tania and grandfather to his two grandchildren.