New drug approach could underpin future weight loss therapies, study indicates
Therapies that deliver hydrogen sulfide to cells could one day become the basis of new treatments for obesity and related...
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Exeter part of £11million national funding to improve mental health of young people
A new NIHR Mental Health Research Group involving the University of Exeter will work with young people to provide timely...
Climate report warns of escalating crisis & urges immediate action
Our planet’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action...
Author releases first comprehensive collection of poetry from the Second World War
A landmark collection of poetry focusing on the experiences of British people during the Second World War – from soldiers...
Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are...
Political parties in South America relied on will of the people to implement major economic reforms, analysis shows
The success and legacy of major economic reforms in Ecuador and El Salvador has depended on the will of the...
Influential resource on international cyber law updated for 2024
An influential legal resource used by countries around the world to understand and analyse legal aspects of the use of...
Experts on Ukraine & US politics to visit University for new public speaker series
The invasion of Ukraine and its impact upon international relations, and the importance of race and religion in the forthcoming...
Use of the term “postcode lottery” has changed dramatically over time – and means different things to different people, study shows
Experts tracing how the phrase ‘postcode lottery’ became a cliché in British politics have found its meaning has changed dramatically...