‘Worms in space’ experiment aims to investigate the biological effects of spaceflight
Universities of Exeter and Leicester collaborate on mission to send nematode worms to the International Space Station A crew of...
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Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s – research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research...
Landmark research uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
· In young children with type 1 diabetes, nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature, helping explain...
Graduate innovation to detect water contamination up for national award
An innovation designed by a University of Exeter graduate to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for...
Agreement renewal strengthens research, education and patient benefits in Cornwall
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a...
NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective
Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research. ...
Vice-Chancellor strengthens health and conservation research links in visit to South Africa
A delegation from the University of Exeter has met with the British High Commissioner to South Africa during a visit...
How cilia choreograph their “Mexican wave”, enabling marine creatures to swim
New research has unravelled the mystery of how microscopic cilia coordinate to move and propel marine creatures through water. Cilia...
“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance
New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways...