Health

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...

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...