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Link between hibernation in animals and Alzheimers prevention identified
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/link-between-hibernation-in-animals-and-alzheimers-prevention-identified
Research by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit, based at the University, has identified a protective mechanism that kicks in when body temperature is lowered, activating a process that prevents the loss of brain cells and the connections between them.
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New Alzheimers Advance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/new-alzheimer2019s-advance
Work done at Leicester has helped to identify a new drug target for not only improving symptoms of brain degeneration – but also to extend the life-span of the terminally ill mice.
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Dig to explore story of Castle Hill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/dig-to-explore-story-of-castle-hill
An ancient monument at the heart of Leicester’s Castle Hill Country Park is due to be investigated later this month as part of a community archaeological project.
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Friday 7th September Sol 32
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/09/07/friday-7th-september-sol-32/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 7, 2012 We are testing out the robotic arm for the next few sols.
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Thursday 1st Nov 2012 Sol 85
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/11/01/1st-nov-2012-sol-85/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 1, 2012 Later today I catch my flight back to the UK and swap Mars time for GMT. Looking back on the first part of this mission, I think we have learnt and achieved a lot.
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Audrius Bagdanavicius
https://le.ac.uk/people/audrius-bagdanavicius
The academic profile of Dr Audrius Bagdanavicius, Lecturer at University of Leicester
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Virtual exhibition finds students ‘more determined than ever’ as lockdown ends
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/images-of-research
The University of Leicester’s Doctoral College is set to reveal a selection of striking images in a virtual photography exhibition capturing the passion of its PhD students and Research Staff.
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Subtropical Physiology and Ecology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs3078
Module code: BS3078 This module will help you develop advanced field course skills with a particular focus on animal and plant physiology, ecology and behaviour. It will introduce a broad range of topics including oceanography, palaeontology, sampling, taxonomy and toxicology.
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Subtropical Physiology and Ecology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3078
Module code: BS3078 This module will help you develop advanced field course skills with a particular focus on animal and plant physiology, ecology and behaviour. It will introduce a broad range of topics including oceanography, palaeontology, sampling, taxonomy and toxicology.
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Subtropical Physiology and Ecology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs3078
Module code: BS3078 This module will help you develop advanced field course skills with a particular focus on animal and plant physiology, ecology and behaviour. It will introduce a broad range of topics including oceanography, palaeontology, sampling, taxonomy and toxicology.