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Sweet genes – not sweet dreams - could explain why a bad night’s sleep makes you older
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/sleep
New funding support to research teams at University of Leicester to study sleep’s effects on ageing epigenetics Changes to our DNA occur as we get older and could be affected by sleep disturbance Scientists aim to find out whether this epigenetic clock plays a...
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A Tale of Muslim Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/a-tale-of-muslim-britain
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the first British Muslim woman to attend Parliament, spoke to a large and diverse audience at a Unit for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE) public event held on 21 June at the University of Leicester.
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Biological Sciences (Genetics) MBiolSci
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-genetics-mbiolsci/2026
Genetics is so much more than the study of inheritance. Fundamental to our understanding of health and disease, food security, conservation and ecology and the origins of life, genetics has a massive influence on ethics and society.
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Leicester pays tribute to David Attenborough on his 90th birthday
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-pays-tribute-to-david-attenborough-on-his-90th-birthday
The University is sending Sir David Attenborough a special birthday message on the eve of his milestone 90th birthday on Sunday 8 May.
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The Boy Who Lived Students put the science of Harry Potters universe to the test
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students-put-the-science-of-harry-potter2019s-universe-to-the-test
In the world of Harry Potter the young wizard undergoes two magical biological transformations: eating Gillyweed to grow gills in order to breathe underwater and drinking Skele-Gro to repair broken bones.
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Study calls for more diverse representation in statistical methodology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/study-diverse-representation-statistical-methodology-research
Embedding equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into statistical methodology research may improve outcomes and better serve the public, a new Leicester study has reported.
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Summer events revealed for University of Leicester’s Oadby oasis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/botanic-events
The University of Leicester today announces the launch of a summer events programme at the Botanic Garden, in Oadby.
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Research sheds light on genetic processes underlying meningitis and gastroenteritis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/24-genetic-processes-underlying-meningitis-and-gastroenteritis
University of Leicester researchers have developed a computer system to scan large sets of genomes in deadly pathogens
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French Post-beginners Fast Track (Level 2)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/french/fast-track-level-2
Fast Track French course for post-beginners at Leicester University
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Spanish Post-beginners Fast Track (Level 2)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/spanish/fast-track-level-2
Fast Track Spanish course for post-beginners at Leicester University