First study to show high potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA
High potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology...
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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...
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 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...
New climate-inspired public mural set to be unveiled at FUTURES Festival of Discovery
A vibrant new piece of street art inspired by positive climate change action is to be formally unveiled in Exeter...
Professor Chris Whitty talk launches Distinguished Lecture Speaker Series at Exeter
Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, has given a well-attended talk at the University of Exeter, launching...
Exeter launches medical mycology unit in Latin America to fight global fungal disease crisis
To combat the global threat posed by fungal diseases, the University of Exeter is expanding its world-leading research expertise by...
Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk
New research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to...