Exclusive breastfeeding linked to long-term changes in marks on DNA, found in blood
Babies who are exclusively breastfed for at least three months carry markers in their blood that differ from babies who...
Psychology
Professor Huw Williams given Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award
Congratulations to Professor Huw Williams, who has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS) Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award. Professor...
Squirrels climb higher for better snacks
Squirrels are usually willing to climb higher to reach their favourite foods, new research shows. Extensive lab studies have found...
Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets – but struggle to maintain it
Lots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle...
Big climbs in Health & Life Science subjects in prestigious global rankings
Health & Life Sciences subjects at the University of Exeter have climbed significantly in a global ranking, with the overall...
Bull sharks have ‘friends’
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific “friends”, new research reveals. Sharks are often viewed as solitary, but the study...
Ketamine high NOT related to treatment success for people with alcohol problems, study finds
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people being treated...
New study investigates the causes of repetitive negative thoughts
A new £5 million study will use cutting-edge brain science techniques to investigate why repetitive negative thoughts, also known as...
Exeter in multi-million pound research initiative to transform mental health support
The University of Exeter is set to become a key member of a regional hub for pioneering mental health research...