Exeter joins new initiative to support clinical research careers in the UK
The University is part of a major £9.7m investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to strengthen clinical research careers...
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Growing use of psychedelics outside medical system prompts £2.5m study
Growing numbers of people are turning to psychedelic drugs to treat serious health conditions outside the medical system, prompting a...
A “Copper Economy” helps fungi and bacteria build better biofilms
Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment - a...
Exeter biomedical researcher awarded Lister Prize funding of £300k
A University of Exeter expert has been recognised as an ‘outstanding early career biomedical researcher’ after he was selected as...
Dance embodies research on NHS staff’s experience of menopause
A dance performance will explore the findings of a study which show that even top level NHS staff struggle to...
Large-scale population studies needed to reduce risks from newborn genome screening
New research from large population studies provides invaluable evidence on genome screening of newborn babies to reduce risks from overdiagnosis. The authors conclude that further studies are needed before such...
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...
Antibiotics drive resistance in waterways – even after they break down
Antibiotics continue to drive resistance to bacteria, even after they are broken down in wastewater treatment plants and discharged into...
More outdoor play during preschool years linked to better mental health later in childhood
Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop...