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Simple urine test could stop lung attacks and improve the lives of people with COPD
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/simple-urine-test-could-stop-2018lung-attacks2019-and-improve-the-lives-of-people-with-copd
A team of scientists at our University working in partnership with Mologic has unveiled an innovative technology which could “hugely improve” the quality of life for people who suffer from a serious lung condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Global first test success for a University of Leicester–NASA space power system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/test-success-university-leicester-nasa-space-power-system
Scientists at the University of Leicester and NASA’s Glenn Research Center have combined cutting edge radioisotope power system technology with high efficiency power convertor technology
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Multiple testing for infectious diseases key to early detection and effective case management
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/infectious-diseases-manish-leicester-migrants
Routine testing for multiple infectious diseases among migrants will benefit healthcare systems by identifying key infections earlier, a new study led by University of Leicester experts finds
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Researchers develop new genetic tool to identify people at risk of coronary heart disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-develop-new-genetic-tool-to-identify-people-at-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease
A new genetic risk score that could help to identify individuals at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) much earlier and potentially improve its prevention has been developed by a team including a University of Leicester Professor in research part-funded by the British Heart...
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Research explores what Google can tell us about the memory web in the brain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/research-explores-what-google-can-tell-us-about-the-memory-web-in-the-brain
A new study by researchers from the Centre for Systems Neuroscience at our University, in collaboration with the University of California Los Angeles, has helped to untangle ‘the memory web’ by shedding light on how neurons in memory-related areas provide a long-term coding...
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Scientists and engineers complete testing for space technology for the next decade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-and-engineers-complete-testing-for-space-technology-for-the-next-decade
A UK team - including scientists from the University – has returned from a series of rigorous tests carried out on instrumentation for the premier space observatory of the next decade.
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid
Rhamphorhynchus muensteri, flying close to the water surface to grab soft-bodied cephalopods such as Plesioteuthis subovata. Artwork by C Klug and Beat Scheffold.|An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.
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University of Leicester to name building after archaeology pioneer, Dame Kathleen Kenyon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/building-named-archaeology-pioneer-kathleen-kenyon
The Dame Kathleen Kenyon Building is the University of Leicester's first academic building named after a woman.
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Leicester scientist features in Canadian-British documentary providing new insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-features-in-canadian-british-documentary-providing-new-insights-into-life-and-death-of-jumbo-the-elephant
New insights into the life and mysterious death of Jumbo the elephant – a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the film ‘Dumbo’ – will be revealed in an international documentary featuring Dr Richard Thomas (pictured) from our School of...