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New researchers to help tackle devastating brain tumours
The University of Plymouth has recruited three new researchers to a project aiming to improve technologies for the early diagnosis of brain tumours using molecular biomarkers in the blood.
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High levels of carcinogenic chemical found in everyday consumer products
Writing in Science of the Total Environment, scientists from the University of Plymouth say high levels of the carcinogenic chemical cadmium can still be found in everyday household products
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New blue plaque honours Plymouth’s first female doctor
A new blue plaque honouring a pioneering female medic has been unveiled on the University of Plymouth campus
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Low skilled, low paid workers of the world don’t unite, research shows
Workers in low-skilled, low paid employment are not prone to band together and form a common bond, new research has shown.
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Scientific basis for climate change ‘Endangerment Finding’ is stronger than ever
A group of researchers, including Professor Camille Parmesan from the University of Plymouth, say their findings could strengthen challenges to proposed efforts to rollback emissions standards and carbon emissions regulations in the United States.
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Technology paints in-depth picture of organisms’ response to climate change
EmbryoPhenomics, revolutionary new technology created at the University of Plymouth, could fill a major gap in our understanding of how organisms’ early development will be impacted by climate change
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New insight into stem cell behaviour ‘highlights therapeutic target for cancer treatment’
Research led by the University of Plymouth & Technische Universität Dresden has identified a new therapeutic target for cancer treatment & tissue regeneration – a protein called Prominin-1. This study is peer-reviewed, experimental, conducted in animals.
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£1million research programme explores human impacts on remote marine environment
New research by the University of Plymouth will bring together a wide range of scientific disciplines to provide the first detailed assessment of the Chagos Archipelago's oceanographic processes, seabed habitats and deep water coral reefs
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University works with global partners to provide unique masters programme in marine conservation
The University of Plymouth is working with UK and international policy makers and NGOs to launch a masters-level qualification addressing some of the biggest challenges facing our marine environment
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Research to identify and target high blood pressure indicators
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of stroke and heart attacks worldwide – and one in four people have it. New research led by the University of Plymouth could identify how to target this condition and other blood vessel problems.
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Research brings traditional sustainable building material into 21st century
An international research project aiming to update an ancient, sustainable building material has succeeded in bringing it into line with modern thermal standards.
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Student wellbeing café is regional first
A café designed to reduce social isolation has been opened at the University's Wellbeing Centre. A first for the South West, the S.P.A.C.E wellbeing café is one of only three in the country.
