Study reveals how pollinators cope with plant toxins
Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows. Many plants produce...
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5,500 people diagnosed with rare genetic diseases in major research study
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide...
New online courses for health professionals to provide patients with evidence based rehabilitation
Health professionals now have access to a range of online courses aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing pain, based on...
Physiotherapist embarks on Greenland expedition to learn more on science behind muscle loss
A physiotherapist will embark on a 21-day ski-haul expedition across Greenland, as part of University of Exeter research seeking to...
DNA testing finds endangered eels on the menu
DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels. A research team...
Exeter secures funding boost for digital student scholarships
The University of Exeter has received a significant funding boost to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate...
£2.5 million European Research Council Advanced Grant to help reduce impact of falls
A major research award worth over £2.5 million has been awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) to support cutting-edge...
Vegan protein supports muscle building as effectively as animal protein, according to study
Fungi-derived mycoprotein is just as effective at supporting muscle building during resistance training as animal protein, according to the findings...
Lynx reintroduction in Scotland? It’s complicated
Plans to reintroduce the lynx in Scotland provoke a complex range of opinions, new research shows. Lynx died out in...