University of Leicester
Why older people struggle to read fine print
(Medical Xpress)—Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 23, 2012 |
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Biologists announce unique spinal nerve cell activity discovery
Scientists from the University of Leicester have hit upon unique forms of spinal nerve activity that shape output of nerve cell networks controlling motor behaviours.
Neuroscience
Nov 08, 2012 |
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Researchers announce Huntington's disease breakthrough
(Medical Xpress) -- Medical researchers may have uncovered a novel approach to treat an incurable and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people.
Medical research
Jun 02, 2011 |
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Breakthrough in the battle against malaria
An international team of scientists has announced a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, paving the way for the development of new drugs to treat the deadly disease.
Medical research
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Neuroscientists discover new player in how brain deals with stress
Neuroscientists investigating the 'brain code' claim to have made a significant step forwards in understanding how the brain deals with stress- and mitigates its impact.
Neuroscience
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Neuroscientists discover new 'chemical pathway' in the brain for stress
A team of neuroscientists at the University of Leicester, UK, in collaboration with researchers from Poland and Japan, has announced a breakthrough in the understanding of the 'brain chemistry' that triggers ...
Neuroscience
Apr 20, 2011 |
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Earphones 'potentially as dangerous as noise from jet engines,' according to new study
Turning the volume up too high on your headphones can damage the coating of nerve cells, leading to temporary deafness; scientists from the University of Leicester have shown for the first time.
Medical research
Aug 29, 2012 |
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Presdisposition to common heart disease 'passed on from father to son'
A common heart disease which kills thousands each year may be passed genetically from father to son, according to a study led by the University of Leicester.
Genetics
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Researchers announce new advance in body 'chemical switch' study
Scientists investigating a 'biochemical switch' linked to strokes and heart disease claim to have made an advance in understanding how it is 'turned on'.
Medical research
Mar 05, 2012 |
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New evidence on how compound found in red wine can help prevent cancer
(Medical Xpress)—University of Leicester scientists will present groundbreaking new evidence about how a chemical found in red wine can help prevent cancer on Wednesday, December 5.
Cancer
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Powerful treatment provides effective relief for urinary incontinence
The biggest study into the treatment of urinary incontinence with botulinum toxin (trade name Botox) has demonstrated that it is effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB) - a debilitating common condition which can affect ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 12, 2012 |
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New discoveries in genetics of lung health
Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.
Genetics
Sep 25, 2011 |
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New research finds extreme antisocial personality predicts gang membership
Research into the 2011 London riots found they were mostly committed by antisocial persons, less than 20% of whom were explicitly gang members. This is because gang membership is primarily for the most antisocial of such ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 09, 2011 |
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New study fundamentally alters our understanding of lung growth
A ground-breaking international study into the ways lungs grow and develop has challenged existing medical understanding that our lungs are completely formed by the age of three.
Medical research
Dec 06, 2011 |
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New advance announced in reducing 'bad' cholesterol
Scientists from the University of Leicester and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have announced a breakthrough advance in tackling dangerous 'bad' cholesterol in the body.
Medical research
Dec 08, 2011 |
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