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Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/ggb
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester is renowned for the discovery of the technique of DNA fingerprinting and, more recently, for the identification of the bones of Richard III.
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Genomic sequencing confirms breast cancer link between Leicester sisters
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/27-sisters-genome
Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt they both carry a genetic variant that significantly increases their risk of developing the disease.
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Dr Celia May's projects
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/study/research-degrees/phd-projects/may
Browse the PhD projects offered for supervision by Dr Celia May in the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester.
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Leicester researcher receives funding for genomic research to tackle incurable lung diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-researcher-receives-funding-for-genomic-research-to-tackle-incurable-lung-diseases
Professor Louise Wain, a researcher in our Department of Health Sciences, has been awarded a personal Chair (Professorship) and a £400,000 grant to conduct ground-breaking research by the British Lung Foundation.
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Stem cell
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/facilities-and-technologies/protex/available-vectors/stem-cell
vectors available for stem cells
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The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs1040
Module code: BS1040 This module provides an overview of key concepts concerning ‘The Cell’ by introducing you to key principles in microbiology and cell biology.
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The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs1040
Module code: BS1040 This module provides an overview of key concepts concerning ‘The Cell’ by introducing you to key principles in microbiology and cell biology.
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The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs1040
Module code: BS1040 This module provides an overview of key concepts concerning ‘The Cell’ by introducing you to key principles in microbiology and cell biology.
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Decoy protein injection could stop COVID-19
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/17-decoy-protein-covid-19
Coronavirus image Illustration of coronavirus|Decoy proteins that bind and trap the coronavirus to stop it infecting cells in our bodies are being developed by the University of Leicester.
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Soul
https://le.ac.uk/food-drink/outlets/soul
Find out more about the Soul food outlet in the Students' Union on Leicester central campus.