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Secrets of our ancient animal ancestors may be revealed through oldest DNA sequences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/secrets-of-our-ancient-animal-ancestors-may-be-revealed-through-oldest-dna-sequences
700 million year-old DNA sequences from ancient animals have been unearthed by researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Warwick, shedding new light on our earliest animal ancestors and how they influenced modern species - including the sponge.
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Research explores evolution of Chinese anti-ship missiles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/research-explores-evolution-of-chinese-anti-ship-missiles
Dr James Johnson from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has published new research in the Comparative Strategy Journal outlining the evolution of Chinese anti-ship missiles (ASMs) and how these weapons have intensified U.
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Literary archives
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/explore/literary-archives
The University Library holds an extensive collection of library and archive collections of local literary figures.
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Local research study contributes to global findings which pinpoint genes for depression across ethnicities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/exceed
A University of Leicester study has contributed to the world’s largest and most diverse genetic study ever into major depression, helping to reveal nearly 300 previously unknown genetic links to the condition
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The maths behind what makes a Formula One world champion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/the-maths-behind-what-makes-a-formula-one-world-champion
With Lewis Hamilton recently becoming three-time Formula One world champion, a new course offered by the University looks at how calculus is used in motor racing to calculate fuel consumption and the forces a driver experiences during a race.
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New online feature Access to arts and culture is a basic human right
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/new-online-feature-access-to-arts-and-culture-is-a-basic-human-right
On Friday 6 February 2015, Michael Attenborough CBE (pictured), well-known theatre director, honorary graduate and son of the late Lord Attenborough braved the cold weather to attend the official start of a build project to create one of the largest dedicated contemporary...
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Benedict Cumberbatch relives Richard III reinterment in new interview
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/benedict-cumberbatch-relives-richard-iii-reinterment
Benedict Cumberbatch has described the moment he received an email from the University advising him he was related to King Richard III.
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Medicinal Chemistry MChem
https://le.ac.uk/courses/medicinal-chemistry-mchem/2026
This four-year degree expands on the Medicinal Chemistry BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into the industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.
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College of Life Sciences Imaging Steering group
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/imaging-steering
The University of Leicester Imaging Steering group oversees the use and maintenance of current imaging equipment within the College of Life Sciences as well as investigating the potential to acquire new equipment that will enhance world-leading research.
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Leicester Heartwize team win top healthcare award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-heartwize-team-win-top-healthcare-award
The Leicester Heartwize Schools Programme has won a prestigious BMJ award in the Education Team category at the 9th annual awards ceremony held at the Park Plaza Westminster, London held on Thursday, 4 May.