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In this inaugural podcast episode, we explore the future of a 200-year old field of chemistry, investigate an up-and-coming form of catalysis and hear the latest headlines

In this inaugural podcast episode, we explore the future of a 200-year old field of chemistry, investigate an up-and-coming form of catalysis and hear the latest headlines

Staff warn cuts would leave the department without the resources to teach Leicester's growing student population

Join us for an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2025 prize-winning science - make sure you're there on 10 October

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Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

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Your inner hunter-gatherer is stopping you solving problems

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For centuries, the default subject in medicine research and training has been the male. Julia Robinson talks to the scientists and clinicians trying to improve things for the other 51% of humanity

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New wave of precision medicines amplify or silence genes, without altering genetic code

DNA testing firm's bankruptcy raises data security questions

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