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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.

Polly Macpherson

Evolving design teaching in a changing education climate

The journey students take to come to us is changing, and has altered quite considerably since I was in education as a learner, rather than a teacher.

The Dons v The Students

University of Plymouth faces The 3rd Degree

The University of Plymouth appears on the long-running Radio 4 show The 3rd Degree for the first time.

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Leading medicine and dentistry academics awarded National Teaching Fellowships

Professor Kamran Ali and Dr Richard Ayres, from the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences, have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships by Advance HE.

A leopard seal hunting in the Antarctic (Credit James Robbins)

Film crews capture first evidence of leopard seals sharing food

James Robbins, a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth, has led a new study which showed up to 36 seals feeding at the same king penguin colony in South Georgia

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Will depression treatment work for me? Research shows that brain activity may help predict success of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

New research has shown how the brain activity of patients with depression, captured by MRI scans, may help doctors predict who will respond to the therapy.

FABSoil plant at Eden Project

Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils

Scientists from the University of Plymouth demonstrated that adding biochar to soil constructed from waste materials, reduces the loss of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon

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Tech companies not doing enough to protect users from phishing scams

Academics from the University of Plymouth’s Centre for Security, Communications and Network (CSCAN) Research assessed the effectiveness of phishing filters employed by various email service providers

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University-led project recognised as one of the best in European awards

A €4m sustainable building project led by the University needs your vote, after being shortlisted for an EU-wide award for original and innovative research.

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Research fellowship to help tackle chronic kidney disease

Research led by Dr Jane Carré hopes to improve quality of life for people with kidney disease by focusing on how mitochondria (the ‘power stations’ of our cells) are involved in the deterioration process.

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Students as cultural creators: media arts and sociology students collaborate in award-winning project

University of Plymouth: A project that has seen students helping to capture the rich heritage of a unique corner of Cornwall has won two national prizes for community impact.

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Supergen ORE Hub awards £1million to advance research in offshore renewable energy sector

The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has awarded almost £1million to UK universities to support ambitious research projects investigating all aspects of offshore renewable energy