Protect biodiversity ‘processes’ – not just pandas and polar bears
Conservation should focus on protecting natural “processes” – not just specific species, researchers say. Current policies often focus on flagship...
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Robot crab reveals how males compete in claw-waving contest
A robot crab has helped scientists understand how male fiddler crabs compete over females. Male fiddler crabs have one oversized...
Exeter Medical Students win big again at National Neuroanatomy Competition
University of Exeter medical students have been recognised with top honours for showing outstanding anatomical knowledge in a national competition....
Exeter’s key role in biggest physical activity guidance update for cystic fibrosis in a decade
The European Cystic Fibrosis Society has released updated advice on how best to measure physical activity in people living with...
VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain,...
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their...
New subtype of diabetes identified in Africa in first largescale study
A new subtype of diabetes has been identified in children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa and could mean many...
Exeter helps launch the UK’s first high street mental health hub
A new national mental health service which offers therapy with no waiting lists has opened its first high street therapy...
£2.4 million to expand research to spot early cancer warning signs in routine blood tests
A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has received £2.4 million...