New Director for Exeter’s European Centre for Environment and Human Health
A unique University of Exeter research centre dedicated to researching the crossover of the environment with human health has appointed...
Louise Vennells
Stem cells shed new light on how the human embryo forms
A new study using stem cell-based models has shed new light on how the human embryo begins to develop, which...
The world’s most powerful anti-fungal chemistries cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct
Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world cause pathogens to self-destruct. The University of...
“Lean In” messages can lower women’s motivation to protest gender inequality
Women in leadership are often told to “Lean In”, designed to be motivational messaging demonstrating that they are more confident,...
Research sheds light on how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease influence neuronal growth
New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental...
Gene linked to learning difficulties has direct impact on learning and memory
A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice. The gene, called...
Exeter announces new £3.4 million global funding for solutions to antifungal drug resistance
Researchers working on solutions for antifungal resistance are being encouraged to apply to a new £3.4 million fund led by...
Advancing marine biology research through collaboration
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) recently hosted a collaborative meeting with researchers from the University of Exeter to foster a...
Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain...