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A key molecule named periostin (red colour) is
highly expressed by mature periodontal ligament

Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration

New research published in the 'Journal of Dental Research' has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone

River flowing at Burrator, Dartmoor

Scientists join climate task force to deliver Devon’s carbon plan

The University of Plymouth's Professor Iain Stewart and Professor Ian Bailey are among experts invited to join the Net-Zero Task Force established by Devon County Council

Clare McIlwaine

Landmark European award win for dental care professional

Clare McIlwaine, programme lead for BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene, has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards.

Longships lighthouse.

University of Plymouth coastal engineer heads up prestigious journal special issue on heritage structures

A university coastal engineer has led the publication of a special issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A devoted to environmental loading upon heritage structures.

Pictured is the autophagy system in cells. Green and yellow dots: autophagosomes; red dots: autophagosomes fused with lysosomes.

Insight into cells’ ‘self-eating’ process could pave the way for new dementia treatments

The study led by Dr Shouqing Luo focuses on autophagy ('self-eating'), and is published in the journal Nature Communications

The Marine Station is a cutting edge waterfront facility supporting teaching and research across marine, environmental science and engineering subjects

University hosts UK teachers on international education expedition

Teachers from across the UK will get to see the University of Plymouth’s marine expertise in action as part of EarthEcho Expeditions: What's the Catch?

West Wheal Owles mine. Credit Alex Rowe

Research asks if ‘Poldark effect’ threatens sense of Cornish identity

A researcher is examining how Cornish people are affected by the rewriting of history and identity in TV programmes like Poldark – and the influx of visitors drawn to the county’s scenic filming locations.

Image: Douglas Muth (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Scientists receive funding to explore new theories in quantum physics

Thanks to funding from the Leverhulme Trust, world-leading experts in theoretical physics at the University of Plymouth will explore new regimes in quantum electrodynamics.

Dr Imogen Napper and climate activist Greta Thunberg at the press conference ahead of her departure from Plymouth

Marine researcher and graduate meet Nobel-nominated climate activist

University of Plymouth researcher Imogen Napper and graduate Emily Stevenson were among those meeting teenager Greta Thunberg as she left Plymouth for a voyage to New York

Gullies caused by erosion in the East African Rift System of Tanzania (Image: Carey Marks/University of Plymouth)

Soil erosion image to feature in national showcase of science photography

An image captured during the University of Plymouth's Jali Ardhi project has led to its photographer being nominated for an award from The Royal Photographic Society

Drake's Place Gardens and Reservoir

University works with city partners to enhance parks and green spaces

The Green Minds project, led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the University of Plymouth and other organisations, has received almost €4million in funding from the European Commission

Pictured is a group of mesenchymal stem cells (traced in green) migrating into a tooth to further regenerate the tissue and organ

A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms that could help future dental treatment

The study in 'Nature Communications' shows that a gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in tooth healing.