BCG vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine has found it does not protect healthcare...
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Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents’ heart
A study has found sedentary time in adolescents may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Conducted...
Plant species might not need to move far for favourable climates
Plant species may only need to move short distances to track their preferred habitats as the climate changes, according to...
World’s first psychedelics postgraduate certificate launched at major conference
The world’s first postgraduate certificate in psychedelic studies will be launched at an Exeter conference exploring the latest research and...
£2.9m for research to improve nutrition in small island states through ecologically sustainable food production
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is investing £2.9 million into a new research project in...
Vote for world-leading Exeter diabetes nurse in Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award
An Exeter nurse who has helped transform diabetes research, diagnosis and care has been shortlisted for an international award, which...
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...
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...