Predicting who will develop type 1 diabetes easier and cheaper thanks to new calculator
Predicting who will develop type 1 diabetes is now cheaper and more accessible, thanks to a new tool based on research conducted at the University of Exeter which could one day help determine who to target with recently approved drugs…
Exeter researcher selected for inaugural BioFAIR Fellowship to advance FAIR data practices
A data research scientist form the University of Exeter has been selected to join the inaugural BioFAIR Fellowship, a prestigious UK-wide initiative aimed at transforming life sciences through better data practices. Dr Craig Willis of the University of Exeter will…
Unique Nursing degree apprenticeship offers 15-month route to degree
A unique new Degree Apprenticeship to upskill Nursing Associates to become Registered Nurses in 15 months is launching at the University of Exeter. Subject to approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the earn-while-you-learn programme will blend work-based practice with flexible online and in-person learning, and will empower apprentices…
Stroke survivors invited to join new rehabilitation study using gaming technology
A new study is inviting stroke survivors with limited movement to take part in research that has turned rehabilitation exercises into a fun online game. The University of Exeter study is exploring whether game-based exercises can help people regain movement and confidence at…
‘Worms in space’ experiment aims to investigate the biological effects of spaceflight
Universities of Exeter and Leicester collaborate on mission to send nematode worms to the International Space Station A crew of tiny worms will be heading on a mission to the International Space Station in 2026 that will help scientists understand…
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 funded by Alzheimer’s Society and led by the University of Exeter, is published today in Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy. It…
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 why the condition is more aggressive and harder to manage in early childhood · Major breakthrough could redefine how type…
Graduate innovation to detect water contamination up for national award
An innovation designed by a University of Exeter graduate to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The FluoroGlow device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can…
Agreement renewal strengthens research, education and patient benefits in Cornwall
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a relationship to foster leadership in health research, education, and innovation to benefit patients in Cornwall and beyond. The third iteration…
NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective
Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research. In England, more than one in seven people take five or more medicines daily, leading to growing concerns over the…