By aged two girls are already playing outside less than boys
The first national survey of play in preschool-aged children in Britain has found that from the age of two-years-old, girls...
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First study to show high potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA
High potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology...
Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...
Largescale study of children with genetic disorders finds huge benefits of diagnosis
For Lisa Hawker, getting a diagnosis of her daughter Jaydi’s rare genetic condition was life-saving. Jaydi has a rare form...
Threatened Pink Sea Fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time
A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at the Horniman...
New drug approach could underpin future weight loss therapies, study indicates
Therapies that deliver hydrogen sulfide to cells could one day become the basis of new treatments for obesity and related...
Exeter part of £11million national funding to improve mental health of young people
A new NIHR Mental Health Research Group involving the University of Exeter will work with young people to provide timely...
Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are...
Severe climate change may increase violence against women
Countries affected by severe climate change may also have a higher prevalence of violence against women, a new study led...