Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s – research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research...
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Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West
A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has...
UK prawn farms could spark sustainable seafood revolution
Farming king prawns indoors in tanks on UK farmland could create a thriving, sustainable seafood industry, researchers say. King prawns...
Landmark research uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
· In young children with type 1 diabetes, nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature, helping explain...
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 – reaching a record high, according...
University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world
Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...
Scientists find evolutionary explanation for “irrational” Dread Risk behaviour
The evolution of the so-called Dread Risk response has been explained by new scientific research. People often respond to low-probability,...
New guidance for doctors treating people at risk of certain cancers
An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of Exeter, has developed new guidance to help doctors care...
Exeter researchers awarded £3.5M Wellcome Discovery Award to uncover how cells communicate during development
Researchers at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, in collaboration with scientists of the University of Manchester, have been...