News tagged with: research
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Grants to further researchers’ work in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
The funding, totalling near £15,000, has come from the Alzheimer’s Research UK South West Network Centre and the Northcott Devon Medical Foundation.
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University scientists help to unlock hidden secrets of UK meteorite
Dr Natasha Stephen and colleagues in the University of Plymouth’s Electron Microscopy Centre have been trying to determine the Winchcombe meteorite's mineralogy and chemistry to better understand how the solar system formed
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New technology to aid medical research and discovery
Funding from the Wolfson Foundation will support a new state of the art mass spectrometer.
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New model accurately predicts how coasts will be impacted by storms and sea-level rise
The Forecasting Coastal Evolution (ForCE) model, developed by the University of Plymouth's Coastal Processes Research Group, has the potential to be a game-changing advance in coastal evolution science
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Scientists uncover new signalling pathway that could shed light on damage repair during brain injury
The study in 'Cell Reports' has uncovered a signalling pathway that causes neural cells to enter divisions after damage.
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Voyage aims to highlight the possibilities of autonomous ocean science
The University of Plymouth is conducting research into marine mammals, marine plastics and ocean chemistry as part of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project
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£400,000 funding for revolutionary digital health project to treat dysfunctional breathing
The University is part of a collaborative project that will use digital technology to help patients suffering from dysfunctional breathing to improve their health
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Global experts identify key options to tackle biodiversity and climate crises
Professor Camille Parmesan is among the authors of an international report into the planet's biodiversity and climate crises published ahead of the G7 summit
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University explores impact of climate change and microplastic pollution in the Antarctic
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are involved in an international scientific expedition - Antarctic Quest 21 - investigating humans' impact on the Antarctic
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Marine Research Plymouth cements city’s reputation as the UK’s go-to location for marine science
The University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory have joined forces to launch Marine Research Plymouth
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Researcher launches platform for people with rare diseases
The new South West Rare Disease Policy group will bring people together to inform recommendations on how to improve current policies.
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University supports conference where world’s business leaders will debate future of economy
The University of Plymouth’s world-leading research and innovation will be showcased through the British Chambers of Commerce South West (BCCSW) C7 conference, taking place ahead of the G7 Summit of world leaders in Cornwall
