Gene editing tool could help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance
A new tool which could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial...
Louise Vennells
Biotech spinout working to reverse cellular ageing to reduce risk of disease nominated for global award
A spinout company which builds on University of Exeter research, and focuses on reversing cellular ageing to reduce the risk...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces psychological distress in transgender people: systematic review
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces depressive symptoms and psychological distress in transgender people, according to a groundbreaking systematic review of research...
Phage structure captured for the first time, to benefit biotech applications
New insights into the structure of phages will enable researchers to develop new uses for the viruses in biotechnology. Phages...
Environment and health pioneer elected as Fellow of Royal Society
A pioneer of research investigating the complex links between the environment and human health has been elected as a Fellow...
“Devastating” fungal infections wiping out crops and threatening global food security, experts warn
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies...
World’s first psychedelics postgraduate certificate launched at major conference
The world’s first postgraduate certificate in psychedelic studies will be launched at an Exeter conference exploring the latest research and...
Vote for world-leading Exeter diabetes nurse in Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award
An Exeter nurse who has helped transform diabetes research, diagnosis and care has been shortlisted for an international award, which...
5,500 people diagnosed with rare genetic diseases in major research study
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide...