Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain, study shows
Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic...
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The Princess Royal awarded University of Exeter Honorary Degree, for dedication to public service
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Laws at a special ceremony at the...
At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing - all done from home - could one day effectively...
Exeter leads rare disease global genetic testing project, improving access and saving young lives
An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100...
Exeter leads in pilot scheme for education access for young refugees
Three international refugees are now studying for their undergraduate degrees at the University of Exeter, after taking part in a pilot scheme. Exeter...
Psychology wins University’s first Athena SWAN Gold award for advancing gender equality
The University of Exeter’s Psychology department is the first in the university to receive an Athena SWAN Gold award –...
Chalk-stream salmon could become an official sub-species
Chalk-stream salmon should be officially classified as a sub-species, new research suggests. Scientists from the University of Exeter and INRAe...
Global mycology community calls to combat drug‑resistant fungi
Fifty researchers from across the world have joined forces to create a new five-step plan to protect vulnerable patients from...
Exclusive breastfeeding linked to long-term changes in marks on DNA, found in blood
Babies who are exclusively breastfed for at least three months carry markers in their blood that differ from babies who...