New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous...
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‘Worms in space’ experiment aims to investigate the biological effects of spaceflight
Universities of Exeter and Leicester collaborate on mission to send nematode worms to the International Space Station A crew of...
Exeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution
Researchers from the University of Exeter met with Members of Parliament in Westminster to present their latest insights on pollution...
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s – research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research...
Exeter plays key role in new toolkit to prevent falls in over 65s
A new digital toolkit designed to help reduce falls in older adults has been launched with the help of the...
Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West
A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has...
UK prawn farms could spark sustainable seafood revolution
Farming king prawns indoors in tanks on UK farmland could create a thriving, sustainable seafood industry, researchers say. King prawns...
Landmark research uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
· In young children with type 1 diabetes, nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature, helping explain...
University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world
Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...