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New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/pterosaur-ceoptera
Team including University of Leicester palaeontologist have studied a fossil that suggests the flying reptiles developed earlier and were more numerous than thought
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AI-powered research tackles healthcare inequality for people with learning disabilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/midland-report-ai-health-outcomes
A new report by the Academy of Social Sciences has showcased research by the University of Leicester and led by Loughborough University on using artificial intelligence to tackle healthcare inequality.
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Janet Marstine
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/author/jm423/
Janet is the Academic Director for the School of Museum Studies.
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AstroSeminar: Expecting the unexpected in the search for extraterrestrial life
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/05/astroseminar-expecting-the-unexpected-in-the-search-for-extraterrestrial-life/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 5 October 2020 This week’s virtual Wednesday talk will be by Peter Vickers (Durham), a philosopher, who will present “Expecting the unexpected in the search for extraterrestrial life” Members of the...
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ESA Living Planet Fellowship Success for Dr. Tim Trent
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/06/17/esa-living-planet-fellowship-success-for-dr-tim-trent/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 17 June 2020 Dr Tim Trent of Earth Observation Science group has won an ESA Living Planet Fellowship to investigate long-term changes in the hydrological cycle.
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PlanetarySeminar: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Martian Magnetotail
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/12/11/planetaryseminar-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-the-martian-magnetotail/
Posted by mkj13 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 11 December 2020 Dr Gina DiBraccio from NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre will be presenting a virtual seminar titled: “Unraveling the Mysteries of the Martian Magnetotail”.
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Introduction to Molecular Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mb7001
Module code: MB7001 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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Genomes and Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt3006
Module code: NT3006 This module will illustrate the techniques of modern molecular genetics that are being applied to investigate the organisation, evolution and maintenance of the integrity of genomes, and provides “hands-on” experience of many of the relevant...
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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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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.