£2.66 million for new training centre to boost health of UK rivers and lakes
A new doctoral training centre designed to improve the health of the UK’s rivers and lakes is to open following...
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Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....
Urgent work needed to tackle “substantial” digital health inequality, study recommends
Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned. A new study says urgent...
Interactive UK Fungus Day event to showcase fascinating fungi at the University of Exeter
World-leading fungi research is being showcased in a fun and innovative way at an open-doors event at the University of...
Exeter team wins international prize for using AI to harmonise antibiotic resistance breakpoints
An international team led by the University of Exeter has won a global prize for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to...
Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteria
Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new research shows. Previous theories...
Policy brief to tackle pharmaceutical pollution launched at House of Lords
An Exeter PhD student has helped lead a policy brief on pharmaceutical pollution launched at the House of Lords. Emily...
“Devastating” fungal infections wiping out crops and threatening global food security, experts warn
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies...