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Plymouth scientist supports MP’s call for emergency charity research funding
A leading University academic has lent his weight to a letter calling on the government to provide emergency funding to support research carried out at three centres run by charity Brain Tumour Research, including one at the University.
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Scientists start work on vaccine to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have started work on a coronavirus vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks similar to the current COVID-19 pandemic
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Spinout raises £680,000 to speed development of novel vaccines
The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has raised £680,000 in equity funding to enhance its research into novel vaccine technologies.
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Fundraising family and friends take total over £35,000 for University Huntington’s disease research
A local fundraising group that has worked tirelessly to support the University’s world-leading research into Huntington’s disease has raised even more with a sold out charity performance.
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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).
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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.
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Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
New research published in the 'Journal of Dental Research' has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone
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Insight into cells’ ‘self-eating’ process could pave the way for new dementia treatments
The study led by Dr Shouqing Luo focuses on autophagy ('self-eating'), and is published in the journal Nature Communications
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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.
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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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National launch for ‘revolutionary’ Parkinson’s project
University of Plymouth news: 'Developing Home-based Parkinson's Care' will focus on co-designing a new service to help Parkinson’s patients, carers and healthcare staff monitor a person’s condition remotely
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Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies receives Honorary Doctorate
Professor Dame Sally Davies receives an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine at the University's graduation ceremony for medicine and dentistry