VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain,...
Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
New subtype of diabetes identified in Africa in first largescale study
A new subtype of diabetes has been identified in children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa and could mean many...
First UK adult receives pioneering diabetes treatment in Exeter
The first adult in the UK to trial a ground-breaking drug for type 1 diabetes has started treatment at the...
Exeter Medicine Students Provide First Aid Support at 2025 Glastonbury Festival
Medicine students from the University of Exeter put their clinical training into practice at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, volunteering as...
Genetics study leads to largescale diabetes clinical trial launch in Chinese hospitals
Scientists have refined a new way of using genetics to identify whether someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes...
Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success
A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment...
VR nature experience for Glastonbury revellers to showcase health benefits
Glastonbury festival goers can immerse in a virtual reality (VR) nature experience, to showcase its benefits in pain management and...
Exeter spinout company partners with L’Oreal on research to reprogramme ageing cells
A biotech company which specialises in reprogramming ageing cells has partnered with L’Oréal Groupe, the beauty industry leader. L’Oréal recently...
New board game helps university students integrate and make friends
A new boardgame developed by students and staff at the University of Exeter aims to help with integration and forming...