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Research shows new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-shows-new-way-lungs-respond-in-asthma-attacks
A team led by Professor Andrew Tobin (Department of Molecular and Cell Biology) and Dr Yassine Amrani (Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation) has discovered a new way in which the lungs operate during asthma that could lead to new treatments for...
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UK medical sciences would have to scale back ambition if we became isolated from the European Union says academic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/uk-medical-sciences-would-have-to-2018scale-back-ambition2019-if-we-became-isolated-from-the-european-union-says-academic
UK medical sciences may have to ‘scale back its ambition’ if Britain leaves the European Union, according to Professor Andrew Tobin (pictured) from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology.
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Current view on origins of Parkinsons disease challenged by new findings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/current-view-on-origins-of-parkinson2019s-disease-challenged-by-new-findings
The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought, according to a study in fruit flies.
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Wellcome awards Leicester scientist £2m to study gene regulation in early development
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/wellcome-award-leicester-scientist-gene-regulation
A University of Leicester scientist has been awarded £2m for research which could lead to advances in understanding and treating developmental disorders.
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Public lecture to explore genocide and reconciliation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genocide-and-reconciliation
Genocide and reconciliation are subjects to be explored at an event on Thursday 2 March.
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People
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Teaching and research staff
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Browse a list of Leicester Law School's University tutors, and see their email addresses.
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Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-biochemistry-bsc/2026
What are the chemical processes that happen inside all living things? And what do they tell us about the baffling complexity of life? Welcome to the fascinating world of biochemistry. This degree includes the option to change your specialism in your second year.
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Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-genetics-bsc/2026
From human health to food production, genetics impacts many aspects of society. You’ll look at how genetics functions in today’s biosciences, as well as what it takes to work at the forefront of the industry.
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Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-physiology-with-pharmacology-bsc/2026
The relationship between the subcellular realm and the whole organism is a delicate and fragile one. Tiny changes can have huge effects on body systems, but can be tackled or prevented with correctly targeted drugs.