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...
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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...
Exeter Medical Students excel in National Neuroanatomy Competition
University of Exeter medical students display excellent neuroanatomy knowledge in recent national competition. The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition (NUNC), now...
Cool roofs could have saved lives during London’s hottest summer
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city...
Falmouth to host first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship
The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship will be held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event is...