International research breakthrough for remote Alzheimer’s testing
A groundbreaking international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that...
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Menopause hormone therapy does not appear to impact dementia risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk...
Revealed: genetic process which could be treatment target for deadly fungal disease Candida auris
Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has...
How cultural traditions like Christmas makes eating meat more acceptable to children
Cultural traditions such as Christmas influence the moral judgments of children about eating animals. That’s according to new research from...
Nearly £4 million of philanthropic funding for type 1 diabetes research in latest award from Helmsley Charitable Trust
Researchers at the University of Exeter have received almost £4 million of funding for their work in understanding type 1...
Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living with epilepsy...
Exeter patient first in UK to trial new 3D imaging technology for rheumatoid arthritis
Patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis in Exeter will be the first in the country to trial a new type...
Exeter renews collaboration agreement with Arab-American University Palestine
Research and education links between Exeter and a university in Palestine will continue, thanks to the signing of a renewed...
Predicting who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes, as new drugs now available
A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day...