Brain stimulation temporarily changes perception of sexualised images of women
Applying mild electrical stimulation to the brain temporarily removed a perceptual bias linked to the sexual objectification of women, in...
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“Average” human genome described for first time, with implications for disease risk
A new study has characterised the “average” human genome, providing key information on normal human genetic variation and genetic disease...
Exeter expertise helps shape UK roadmap for metamaterials innovation
The University of Exeter is playing a leading role in shaping the future of metamaterials innovation in the UK, as...
Exeter engineer awarded Royal Academy Fellowship
An engineer who specialises in making chemical manufacturing and energy storage more sustainable has been awarded a prestigious early-career research...
Exeter’s NIHR Policy Research Unit in dementia granted £2 million extension
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit (PRU): Dementia and Neurodegeneration (DeNPRU Exeter) hosted by...
Beyond national parks: researchers explore a broader future for conservation
As governments prepare to gather in Armenia for the UN biodiversity summit, researchers are highlighting a conservation approach that recognises...
Unexpected discovery of new mechanism which helps deadly fungus Candida auris evade treatment
New research has revealed an unexpected new mechanism through which the killer fungus Candida auris is resisting antifungal drug treatment....
New film series shines a light on the global challenge of fungal diseases
World-leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers and people with lived experience are sharing their perspectives in a new film series by the...
Stratospheric winds can warn of extreme energy demand in Europe
A breakdown of normal polar winds in winter raises the chance of extreme cold – and a resulting spike in...