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Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mb7004
Module code: MB7004 The development and use of appropriate anti-cancer therapy rely on the accurate diagnosis of cancer. Therefore, it is important to be able to differentiate between normal and malignant tissue under the microscope.
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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4001
Module code: BS4001 Searching for novel cancer-causing genes researchers requires methods for manipulating the genetic material. For example, molecular cloning allows us to study the function of a gene and how cell behaviour is affected when that gene is altered in cancer.
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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MBiolSci Research Project (Chronic Disease and Immunity)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4317
Module code: BS4317 This module provides the opportunity to gain highly valuable laboratory work by undertaking a 4 month research project placement: 3 months of lab work and then 1 month for writing the dissertation and project presentation, within the Department of...
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.
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Study creates first 3D vision of cancer target
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-creates-first-3d-vision-of-cancer-target
A team from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology has for the first time published a detailed description of a protein linked to many types of cancer. The lab-based study now provides an opportunity for scientists to develop drugs to target this protein.
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Gene inheritance
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance
An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.
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European Law and Policy
https://le.ac.uk/law/research/research-themes/european-law-and-policy
The European Law and Policy research cluster focuses on many aspects of EU law including immigration, employment law, social policy and human rights within the European Union.
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Blog 2: Impact of the Second World War on University College Leicester. Guest post by Jenni Hunt.
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2021/03/25/blog-2-impact-of-the-second-world-war-on-university-college-leicester-guest-post-by-jenni-hunt/
Posted by vholmes in Library Special Collections on March 25, 2021 Introduction I am currently working on listing the University of Leicester’s administrative archive, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported “So That They May Have Life” project, celebrating...
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Summer 2024 newsletter
https://le.ac.uk/cls/study/patient-carer-group/newsletters/summer-2024
Dear Patients and Carers, Welcome to the Summer newsletter. We have recently sent out an email to all members of the Patient and Carer Group to say thank-you for all your support over the last academic year.