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...
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
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...
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically ‘isolated’
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically “isolated” from other trout,...
“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,...
New funding for ‘mini-projects’ to make fashion sustainable
A new network will offer grants of up to £100,000 for “mini-projects” to make sustainable fashion a reality. Future Fibres...
Minister visits Medical School as extra places are offered from 2025
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins visited the Medical School after the government allocated the school 10 more places...
Exeter part of £42m HealthTech Research Centre Network
Exeter has been chosen as part of a new government-funded HealthTech Research Centre Network targeted at the development and advancement...
Innovative programme to boost parent carer mental health goes national
A group programme developed by University of Exeter researchers and parent carers is helping address a lack of support nationally...
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...