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Concert to celebrate life of gifted teacher in Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/concert-to-celebrate-life-of-gifted-teacher-in-chemistry
A concert is being held at the University to celebrate the life of Dr Martin Harger, Emeritus Reader in the Department of Chemistry, who worked in the Department for more than 38 years and died recently after a short illness.
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Physiology and Pharmacology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs2013
Module code: BS2013 This module is concerned with developing an understanding of the principles by which drugs affect the physiological function of individual cells that comprise organ systems such as the heart.
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna/dna-schools-and-colleges/resources
Here at The University of Leicester, we offer academic resources for schools and colleges on the topic of genetics.
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History of the Garden
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/about-us/history-of-the-garden
Find out more about the history of the Botanic Garden at the University of Leicester.
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Protecting endangered animals from illegal wildlife trade using mobile DNA sequencing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/09-illegal-wildlife-trade-conference
University of Leicester researchers presenting innovative DNA analysis methods for testing samples to find species-of-origin at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference between 11-12 October
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Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs
Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate patterns on the local marine ecosystem.
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Programme for Tuesday 4 November
https://le.ac.uk/genetic-epidemiology/respiratory-genomics-conference/programme-for-tuesday
8.30 - 9.15 Arrival Refreshments and Networking (Kempe and Newton) Closet space is available in each of these rooms for coats and luggage. Self-service tea and coffee stations are also available.
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Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-reveals-mysteries-of-enzyme-mechanism
An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes called heme peroxidases and determining its structure using a beam of neutrons from the heart of a nuclear reactor.
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/school-and-colleges/law/resources
Resources for higher education students, on genetic-related issues and how the law effects research.
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Project to investigate genetic roots of resistance to anti-cancer therapy agents
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/project-to-investigate-genetic-roots-of-resistance-to-anti-cancer-therapy-agents
The mechanisms that cause cancers to respond poorly to therapy are to be investigated in a project that commemorates and honours the work of an eminent Leicester geneticist.