5,500 people diagnosed with rare genetic diseases in major research study
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide...
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£2.5 million European Research Council Advanced Grant to help reduce impact of falls
A major research award worth over £2.5 million has been awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) to support cutting-edge...
Vegan protein supports muscle building as effectively as animal protein, according to study
Fungi-derived mycoprotein is just as effective at supporting muscle building during resistance training as animal protein, according to the findings...
Exeter Medical students to experience placements around the world thanks to £10,000 donation
A £10,000 donation from a healthcare charity will enable University of Exeter Medical School Students to take up clinical placements...
Exeter researcher awarded £1.5 million for research into root cause of type 1 diabetes
A leading researcher at the University of Exeter has been awarded £1.5 million that will fund ground-breaking research into type...
£150,000 awarded to new research in antipsychotic drug to improve safety in dementia treatment
A £150,000 NIHR grant for new research promises to make prescription of an antipsychotic safer in people with dementia by...
Bigger companies are failing to reduce unconscious bias against disabled people
Working for a big company or in an HR role does not lower the likelihood of showing unconscious bias against...
Opera will translate experiences of dementia into powerful performance
A new opera inspired by findings from large-scale research involving thousands living with dementia and their carers is set to...
‘Rising star’ Exeter diabetes researcher receives prestigious award
An international leader in gene discovery has been recognised as one of the world’s brightest early career researchers in the...