Exeter Brain

Recruitment begins for new generation of UK functional genomics researchers

A major new UK-wide doctoral training programme coordinated through the University of Exeter will train the next generation of researchers...

Professor David Strain appointed Chief Medical Advisor at Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor Professor Strain – who will...

HRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK study

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a...

World’s largest menstrual fluid biobank will transform understanding of menstrual health

A new UK study will seek to help women get faster, better treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, through creating one...

Parents’ socioeconomic status is more important than prenatal behaviours to a future child’s health

Family socioeconomic position may be a more important determiner of children’s health than parental behaviours such as smoking, drinking or...

Calls for regulation of toxic period product chemicals at largest ever menstrual health conference

Academics are calling on the government to introduce regulation to ban toxic chemicals from period projects as they launch the...

Landmark UK Biobank epigenetics study will reveal impact of genes and environment on health

A major epigenetics study using samples from UK Biobank will unlock new insights into the biological basis of human health...

Can an evening of immersion and connection to nature help people with chronic pain?

An awe-inspiring event aims to discover if the Nightingale’s famous song and the combination of music and nature can help...