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...
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...
Screening with a multi-cancer blood test reduced the most advanced cancers
A large-scale trial looking into the use of a blood test to see if it can help the NHS detect...
Exeter scientist elected to prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
An expert in medical mycology at the University Exeter has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of...
Exeter researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £125,000 to...
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...
Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain, study shows
Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic...
At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing - all done from home - could one day effectively...