TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB) – and...
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Student science and engineering entrepreneurs win cash prizes through fellowship competition
Entrepreneurial student engineers and scientists shone at the annual ELEVATE Engineering and Sciences in Business Fellowship (ESBF) Competition, winning cash prizes for their innovations. The U ELEVATE EIBF...
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...
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...
Fiddler crabs found to hoover up and break down microplastic particles
New research has found that Fiddler crabs are playing an unheralded role when it comes to hoovering up microplastics found...
Jockey graduates in neuroscience at Exeter after switching careers following injury
A jockey who switched careers to focus on neuroscience research following injury was among those celebrating at the University of...
Triple gold European medals for green-minded running star Innes Fitzgerald
Exeter student running sensation Innes Fitzgerald has won gold at the European Cross-Country Championships, bagging her a triple gold win...