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Fewer viral relics may be due to a less bloody evolutionary history
Plymouth University news: Prehistoric viral DNA exists in all animals, but it is decreasing in human beings - a new study describes how this is happening and that it may be because our lifestyles have become progressively less bloody
Prestigious highly commended award for Plymouth University student
Plymouth University news: A student from Plymouth University School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences has won a highly commended award from the prestigious Henry Kitchener Prize 2015, for her essay on diet and mental ill-health
Interactive mobile app aims to transform arts experiences
Plymouth University news: A ground-breaking collaborative initiative which uses a mobile app to measure the quality of cultural experiences is set to transform appreciation of the arts and enhance engagement between individuals and cultural organisations
Unique EarlyBird study set for historic third phase
Plymouth University news: EarlyBird has uniquely followed a group of 300 children from the age of four or five to early adulthood, and its findings could hold the key to understanding how the way we live in childhood may affect our health as adults
National recognition for the University of Plymouth medical research
University of Plymouth news: The Medical Schools Council's brochure "Health of the Nation", which showcases the impact of research from medical schools around the UK, includes research on MS from the University of Plymouth
Plymouth backs government report on university and business collaboration
Plymouth University news: A report from the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, that calls for increased GDP investment in research and development, has been welcomed by Plymouth University.
Funding for pulmonary rehabilitation study in East Africa
Plymouth University news: Researchers have received funding to study and develop a rehabilitation programme for people in East Africa with chronic lung disease - a condition that affects one in five of the adult population
Science and art at 10th Contemporary Music Festival
Plymouth University news: A biocomputer that can play the piano and an audio-visual representation of Motor Neurone Disease will be among the highlights of the 10th annual Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival
Ford Park Primary School gets dental health advice
Plymouth University news: As children's dental health hits the headlines, dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have taken good oral health awareness to pupils at Ford Park Primary School in Plymouth
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Plymouth University tops the People and Planet Green League
Plymouth University news: Plymouth has been ranked number one by the People and Planet Green League, maintaining its six-year run of top-four placings and its position as the overall best performer since the league began,
Plymouth University team develops immersive training to help fight Ebola
Plymouth University news: Medical education experts from Plymouth University are working with the Masanga Mentor Ebola Initiative to develop immersive training to help health care workers and communities in West Africa fight Ebola