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• Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname

  A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.

• Ever wondered why laughter is good for you?

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/sluckin-lecture-psychology-vision

  World-leading neuroscientist and stand-up comedian, Professor Sophie Scott, CBE (University College London), is bringing her unique perspective on the science of humour to Leicester this month (May).

• US caselaw

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/04/15/us-caselaw/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on April 15, 2024 Caselaw Access Project The Caselaw Access Project is based on the holdings of Harvard Law School. Its aim is to provide free public access all published U.S. court decisions.

• Bloomberg: US Government shutdown

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/10/02/bloomberg-us-government-shutdown/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 2, 2013 A U.S. government shutdown affects everyone to some degree.  Companies with big federal contracts have a special reason to worry.

• Bloomberg: US GDP reporting

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/08/21/bloomberg-us-gdp-reporting/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 21, 2013 The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis made substantial changes to how it defines and measures key components of U.S. gross domestic product.

• Europe as a Global Actor

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pl7596

  Module code: PL7596 In this module you'll develop a critical understanding of Europe’s 'actorness' on the global stage.

• How can social media be used in emergencies?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2014/08/22/how-can-social-media-be-used-in-emergencies/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 22, 2014 The Communication and Complex Emergencies Project is a collaboration between the University of Adelaide’s Applied Communication Collaborative Research Unit (ACCRU) and the Australian...

• UK First as new NHS study of digital ‘smart inhalers’ for children with asthma starts in Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/asthma

  A new study, led by the University of Leicester, exploring the use of Smart Inhalers to prevent asthma flare-ups in children and young people has started in the city.

• £2.6 million to create new approach to care for the under 40s with type 2 diabetes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/m3-diabetes

  Funding for a five-year project, that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes, has been awarded to a research team in Leicester. The £2.

• The Mexican-US Borders: History, Culture, Identity

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sp2022

  Module code: SP2022 This module examines the society and cultural identity of the Mexican-U.S. Border region.