Innovative programme to boost parent carer mental health goes national
A group programme developed by University of Exeter researchers and parent carers is helping address a lack of support nationally...
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Research sheds light on how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease influence neuronal growth
New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental...
Gene linked to learning difficulties has direct impact on learning and memory
A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice. The gene, called...
Childhood sedentariness causes significant heart damage, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke
Increased sedentary time from childhood causes and worsens excessive heart enlargement, but light physical activity could reduce the risk of...
Exeter announces new £3.4 million global funding for solutions to antifungal drug resistance
Researchers working on solutions for antifungal resistance are being encouraged to apply to a new £3.4 million fund led by...
Physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes
Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs...
Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people
New research has found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate...
Exciting research and student opportunities as part of new partnership with Smiths Detection
The University of Exeter has today (April 19) announced a new collaborative agreement with Smiths Detection focused on the improvement...
Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain...