News tagged with: research
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University contributes to government review of medical devices
University of Plymouth news: Professor Daniel Martin is among the experts to work on the independent review published by the Department of Health and Social Care
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Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumour development
Dr Claudia Barros and her research team at the University of Plymouth have uncovered 'readying' processes which occur just prior to brain tumour onset, but which could be vital for tumour growth.
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What should we do with ageing marine structures?
University of Plymouth news: What should we do with ageing marine structures?Dr Anaëlle Lemasson co-authored a comment article in Nature saying current legislation needs to be revised.
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Working from home isn’t enough, new report says
Working mothers need more than flexibility to help their wellbeing and manage work/life balance, according to a new report co-led by the University of Plymouth.
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Study explores if Fukushima’s radioactive water could pose lasting threat to humans and the environment
University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests more detailed research is needed to determine whether radioactive water being released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor, as part of a sanctioned programme, could result in long-term harm
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Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre
University of Plymouth news: Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre. Jack Carter came to meet scientists focused on finding a cure.
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Can artificial intelligence highlight those at greater risk of stroke?
University of Plymouth news: Experts are using state of the art Artificial Intelligence tools to see if brain scans and other medical tests can be used to accurately predict whether someone will have a stroke in the future
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University participates in European research network examining the early detection of Alzheimer's disease
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is part of the CombiDiag Doctoral Network, which is develop pioneering techniques for the diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
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Academic shortlisted for award recognising the UK’s net zero pioneers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng has been shortlisted for the Net Zero Energy Pioneer category at the 2024 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen
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Detailed study reveals how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate oxygen readings in people with darker skin tones
University of Plymouth news: The University has led a systematic review, published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, that assesses how a person’s skin tone can influence readings provided by common monitoring devices used in global healthcare
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Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have produced the first detailed estimates of how much sediment is transported onto the shores of coral reef islands, and how that might enable them to withstand the future threats posed by climate change
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University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out by the University of Plymouth and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).