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Prison cell

Research aims to use wider engagement to improve prisoner-community relations

Plymouth University news: A research project from Plymouth University is designed to raise awareness of prisoner resettlement journeys, while developing a dialogue with the wider community in an effort to improve prisoner-community relations

Alcohol and substance use disorders

Could physical activity be good for alcohol and substance use disorders?

Plymouth University news: Physical activity could be good for disorders caused by alcohol and substance use, and a study led by Plymouth University will investigate what the benefits might be and how it might work

Mussels in ecotoxicology lab photo

Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels

Plymouth University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests

Brain Tumour Research All Stars slam dunk for charity

Brain Tumour Research All Stars slam dunk for charity

Plymouth University news: A basketball team including Ben Mee from Dartmoor Zoo and Tom Daley's mum Debbie are to take to the court to help raise money for Brain Tumour Research

Iain with Andre Araujo (CEO of Shell Brazil) and Jo Crelin, (Consul General at the British Embassy) at British House

Professor Iain Stewart invited to Rio for a triathlon of speaking events

University of Plymouth news: Professor Iain Stewart MBE has completed a trio of high-profile speaking events in Rio, Brazil, as part of a scientific and cultural programme organised with the British Olympic Foundation.

Dr Shouqing Luo, who heads up research into Huntington's disease at University of Plymouth, receiving a check from the organisers of last year's event

Community fun event to raise money for local Huntington’s disease research

Plymouth University news: Huntington's disease research at Plymouth University is to receive a boost, thanks to a fundraising event to be held by local people affected by the disease

'Leaky gut' syndrome may be the culprit causing upset stomachs in the Olympic Village, suggests Professor Raymond Playford

Olympic stomach upsets ‘could be leaky gut’ suggests gastro-intestinal expert

Plymouth University news: Gastro-intestinal expert Professor Raymond Playford from Plymouth University suggests that the Olympic competitors complaining of stomach upsets may be suffering from 'leaky gut' syndrome

An empty queen cell means that a new queen is taking over the hive

Plight of pollinators highlighted on National Honey Bee day

Plymouth University news: As the University marks National Honey Bee day, Dr Mick Hanley explains the importance of sustaining bees and other pollinators

Synapse

New research sheds light on the role of proteins and how synapses work

Plymouth University news: New research which reveals how proteins affect the performance of synapses could be used in research to find therapies and diagnostic techniques for a range of diseases

History Centre partners

Heritage Lottery Fund gives green light to Plymouth History Centre funding

Plymouth University news: Plymouth’s incredible past looks set to have an amazing future with confirmation of a £14.8 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund

An octocoral (soft coral) colonised by seastars, sponges, brittlestars, sea anemones (1200 m)

Underwater robots offer glimpse into deep-sea life

Plymouth University news: Scientists leading the Deep Links project reveal first ever pictures of life on the mountains of the North East Atlantic

Anorexia of ageing

Greater production of ‘feeling full’ hormone could be responsible for weight loss in the elderly

Plymouth University news: A study that might hold the key to why octogenarians are prone to losing weight has been conducted by a Plymouth University academic.