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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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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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Our University marks Black History Month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/our-university-marks-black-history-month-1
Our University has marked Black History Month 2016 with exhibitions, talks, theatre and film showings.
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22nd September 2015 Sol 1112
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2015/09/22/22nd-september-2015-sol-1112/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 22, 2015 I have been Geo Science Theme Lead GSTL for the last two sol plan (sols 1112-1113). One of the main topics we have been discussing is where to drill next.
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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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Cancer cells promote cell division errors
https://le.ac.uk/research/images-of-research/kellie-lucken
Kellie Lucken, PhD Student has entered a piece entitled 'Cancer cells promote cell division errors'.
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Spotlight on CLANet -- Deep learning in cell line authentication
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research/life-health-sciences/clanet
CLANet is an AI framework developed by Professor H Zhou's and collaborators, and funded by AstraZeneca Ltd. Cell line authentication plays a crucial role in the biomedical field, ensuring researchers work with accurately identified cells.
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21st October 2013 Sol 429
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2013/10/21/21st-october-2013-sol-429/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on October 21, 2013 We are now just a few more sols from the second waypoint.
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2nd November 2016 Sol 1508
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2016/11/02/2nd-november-2016-sol-1508/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 2, 2016 We have found an iron meteorite – called Egg Rock. Curiosity was close enough to determine that it is composed of iron, with some nickel.
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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.