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...
Louise Vennells
“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...
Exeter boosts global fight against antifungal resistance with £2.8m funding
As the threat of drug‑resistant fungal infections grows into a serious global health concern, the University of Exeter is taking...
Researchers discover of a new type of diabetes in babies
Advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a new model of stem cell research has enabled an international team to discover a...
Predicting and managing harmful algal blooms
A pioneering new project that will harness cutting-edge technology to develop tools to predict and manage harmful algal blooms (HABS)...
Covid inquiry report highlights impact on children and young people’s mental health
An Exeter professor presented her new report on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people’s mental health...
Do you know your sh*t? Exeter research aims to speed up inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis
A research study led by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter is seeking...
Early changes during brain development may hold the key to autism and schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through development and...
Exeter’s success in supporting local regeneration recognised in national assessment
The University of Exeter’s firm commitment to working with regional businesses to stimulate local regeneration has been recognised in a...