News tagged with: research
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Postgraduate autism researcher shortlisted for national award
Plymouth University news: A postgraduate student whose research focuses on team working in the diagnosis of autism is one of six PhD students vying to win the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
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Academic appointed to French animal welfare group
Plymouth University news: A senior academic from Plymouth University has been appointed to a body advising the French government on best practice in animal welfare
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
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Patients with abnormally fast heart rhythms to benefit from modification to treatment
Plymouth University news: A paper published in The Lancet shows that a modification to the Valsalva manoeuvre would be beneficial to the hundreds of patients who present at the Emergency Department with abnormally fast heart rates.
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Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize
University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
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Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Plymouth University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Plymouth University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
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First dental NIHR portfolio study in the South West achieves full recruitment
Plymouth University news: An over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease could be one step nearer, now that a dental clinical trial in the South West has recruited all the patients it needs
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Project launched to identify key landscapes in Cornwall
Plymouth University news: A new research project has been launched to establish what are some of the most important landscapes in Cornwall, and find out how people use them, and whether any barriers exist in gaining access to them.
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New study reveals Tetris can block cravings
Plymouth University news: A new study by psychologists has found that playing Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can block cravings.
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Liquid nitrogen and ping-pong balls collide
University of Plymouth news: Scientists at the University of Plymouth have staged an eye-catching experiment involving liquid nitrogen and 1650 ping-pong balls in an attempt to inspire people about the power of science
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Million pound postgraduate health research programme set to launch
Plymouth University news: A new postgraduate research programme, funded by Health Education England and the National Institute for Health Research
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Study shows parents are inclined to misjudge child happiness
Plymouth University news: Research by Plymouth University showed parents of 10 and 11-year-olds consistently overestimated their child’s happiness, while those with 15 and 16-year-olds were inclined to underestimate
