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Research shows women who feel more at risk of crime also prefer physically dominant partners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-women-who-feel-more-at-risk-of-crime-also-prefer-physically-dominant-partners
Women who prefer physically formidable and dominant mates (PPFDM) tend to feel more at risk of crime regardless of the situation or risk factors present, according to researchers from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Scientists discover prehistoric Kite Runner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/scientists-discover-prehistoric-2018kite-runner2019
Scientists have discovered an ancient animal that carried its young in pouches or capsules tethered to the parent’s body like tiny, swirling kites. The miniscule creature, Aquilonifer spinosus, was an arthropod that lived about 430 million years ago.
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May Day early 19th century traditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions
This article, written by Sarah Wood, was originally written for the Special Collections blog here Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with may poles and morris dancers, the University's Special Collections archive has been...
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Diabetes milestone for Leicester researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/diabetes-milestone-for-leicester-researchers
A method for assessing people’s chances of having or developing Type 2 diabetes created by Leicester researchers has reached a major milestone - one million people have now been through the Know Your Risk section of the Diabetes UK website, which identifies people who may be...
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MRC scientist at Leicester provides expert view
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/mrc-scientist-at-leicester-provides-expert-view
A scientist based at our University has provided expert reaction to alternative for animals during toxicity testing.
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Richard IIIs remarkable story brought to Leicester with detailed exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/richard-iiis-remarkable-story-brought-to-leicester-with-detailed-exhibition
Highcross will host a beguiling exhibition of history, science and a rediscovered king as it pays tribute to the Leicester team which found Richard III.
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Lifting and Heaving An Easter Custom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/lifting-and-heaving-an-easter-custom
Easter is a time where we typically gift one another chocolate rabbits, embark on intrepid Easter egg hunts - and some celebrate the religious significance of the occasion.
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New heart attack genes discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-heart-attack-genes-discovered
Scientists have discovered two new genes which are associated with a person’s risk of coronary heart disease in an international collaboration involving BHF and NIHR-funded researchers. The findings could lead to new statin-like treatments to prevent heart attacks.
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Richard III geneticist among those nominated for national archaeology award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/richard-iii-geneticist-among-those-nominated-for-national-archaeology-award
Our geneticist who led the international research team involved in the DNA identification work of Richard III has been nominated for a new award.
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Lessons to learn from Leicester success in urban policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/lessons-to-learn-from-leicester-success-in-urban-policy
With a Premier League winning football team and World Snooker Champion to its name, eyes have turned to Leicester as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.