Press office news tagged faculty-of-health,research

Study finds new method to reduce levels of Huntington’s disease-causing protein in cells

University of Plymouth news: Research published in the journal Nature has for the first time revealed a new treatment strategy that could slow the progress of Huntington’s disease (HD).
31 October 2019
Could gum disease be linked to oral cancer? New research to investigate

Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer.
29 October 2019
Chief Dental Officer helps celebrate increased training capacity at University of Plymouth

An extension to cutting-edge facilities for training the next generation of dentists and dental therapists has been officially opened by the most senior member of the profession in England.
16 October 2019
University spinout to play key role in research to protect US military from deadly viruses

The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, is to play a central role in a multi-million-dollar project to protect US military forces from Ebola, Lassa fever and other deadly zoonotic viruses
22 February 2019
University spinout receives £1.2million government funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Amprologix Limited, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has won a £1.2 million government contract to accelerate development and scale up its lead antibiotic candidate to tackle antimicrobial resistant MRSA and related superbugs
4 February 2019