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 for people who carry inherited genetic changes that increase their risk of developing certain cancers. The guidance, published by the…
Exeter researchers awarded £3.5M to uncover how cells communicate during development
Researchers at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, have been awarded a £3.5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate how cells exchange information to coordinate the formation of tissues and organs. The seven-year project, led by Professor Steffen Scholpp, Cell and Developmental…
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 awarded a £3.5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate how cells exchange information to coordinate the formation of tissues and organs. The…
Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal
A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure and evolution of stars and planets. Professor Isabelle Baraffe received the Medal of the Sciences of the Universe by the French Academy of…
66-year-old finishes 200th marathon in 200 days
A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days. Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the…
Researchers develop AI to help South West Water detect pipeline problems
The University of Exeter is working with South West Water to explore the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help tackle pipe blockages and pollution. Across the region, around 12,000 smart sensors are sewer level monitors, acting as ‘pairs of eyes’, constantly collecting data…
Exeter to Help Lead £11.5 Million AI Evidence Project
Exeter academics are playing a leading role in a new £11.5 million AI-driven initiative hoping to transform how governments around the world use research evidence. The Mobilising Evidence Through AI and User-informed Synthesis (METIUS) project will take specific aim at…