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...
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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...
Gen Z’s are more likely to recognise the faces of their own age group than Boomers
GenZ’s are better at recognising people within their own age group than those outside it, according to new research. Researchers...
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...