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Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mb7004
Module code: MB7004 The development and use of appropriate anti-cancer therapy rely on the accurate diagnosis of cancer. Therefore, it is important to be able to differentiate between normal and malignant tissue under the microscope.
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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4001
Module code: BS4001 Searching for novel cancer-causing genes researchers requires methods for manipulating the genetic material. For example, molecular cloning allows us to study the function of a gene and how cell behaviour is affected when that gene is altered in cancer.
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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MBiolSci Research Project (Chronic Disease and Immunity)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4317
Module code: BS4317 This module provides the opportunity to gain highly valuable laboratory work by undertaking a 4 month research project placement: 3 months of lab work and then 1 month for writing the dissertation and project presentation, within the Department of...
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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Study creates first 3D vision of cancer target
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-creates-first-3d-vision-of-cancer-target
A team from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology has for the first time published a detailed description of a protein linked to many types of cancer. The lab-based study now provides an opportunity for scientists to develop drugs to target this protein.
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Gene inheritance
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance
An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/study/research-degrees
The Department of Respiratory Sciences (formerly Infection, Immunity and Inflammation) at the University of Leicester offers excellent facilities for postgraduate research leading to a PhD. Find out about our research interests and studentships.
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Modern Languages and Translation: Chinese pathway
https://le.ac.uk/modern-languages/study/undergraduate/chinese-speakers-pathway
As part of Leicester's Modern Languages and Translation BA degree, Chinese and Arabic speakers can choose to take beginners-level modules in French, Italian or Spanish and apply their translation studies to English-Chinese / English-Arabic. Find out more.
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Subject taster videos
https://le.ac.uk/hypir/subject-tasters
Anglo Saxons Anglo Saxon Five things you probably don’t know about the Anglo-Saxons Nuclear weapons Nuclear Weapons Five things you probably didn’t know about nuclear weapons Landscape History Landscape History Landscape History The bed sheets trial Bed Sheets Trial The bed...