Carers finding support through Exeter dementia research
A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia is encouraging others to take part...
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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...
Devon social mobility expert to lead landmark national educational project
A leading University of Exeter researcher has been selected for a prestigious national fellowship to ensure that the "architecture" of...
Engineered moths could replace mice in research into “one of the biggest threats to human health”
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue...
Restrictive rules surrounding CCRC review are preventing the efficient identification of some miscarriages of justice, study says
Restrictive rules surrounding review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission are preventing the efficient identification of some miscarriages of justice,...
Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research...
Governments urged to fix ‘faulty radar’ in economic climate models
Economic models used by governments, central banks and investors are increasingly understating physical climate risk because they rely on assumptions...
Psychological therapies for children who speak English as an additional language can become “lost in translation”, study warns
Current school-based mental health support for children from multilingual backgrounds can be “lost in translation” because it is reliant on...
Record-breaking council by-election trends means candidates more likely to win with less voter support, study warns
The growing trend of record-breaking council by-election results will mean more close contests and more candidates winning with little voter...