Biosciences

Iconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 years

Atlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised waters off northeast England for the first time in 60 years – and a team of University of Exeter researchers have tagged...

Sugar molecule could help protect against a dangerous hospital fungus

Researchers have developed a potential new  approach against the highly drug resistant hospital fungus Candida auris. They have discovered that...

New antibiotic mechanism triggers hope for new treatments in fight against resistance

Scientists have discovered two new mechanisms for how a well-established antibiotic works, paving the way for potential development of new...

Interdisciplinary workshop sparks new opportunities in marine research

Researchers from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute (LSI) attended an interdisciplinary workshop focused on the...

New photography commission celebrates Exeter’s 100 Black Women Professors Now Trailblazer Cohort  

A new portrait commission celebrating six academics who were part of the University of Exeter's first cohort of the 100 Black Women Professors NOW programme...

UK faces ‘highly concerning’ wildfire risk this weekend – Exeter experts comment on heatwave

The UK may be facing its worst-ever risk of wildfires this weekend, a leading expert says. The warning comes as...