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Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded for the first time in critically endangered amphibians in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
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Global challenges intertwined: how climate change is linked to antimicrobial resistance
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2019, Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology Dr Tina Joshi examines the interaction between arguably the two greatest current threats to humankind: climate change and the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Auditing and action planning employability in programmes
Auditing and action planning employability in programmes
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Study announces a durable vaccine for Ebola
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-announces-a-durable-vaccine-for-ebola
Plymouth University news: Researchers from Plymouth University have led an international team which has developed a durable vaccine for Ebola together with a disseminating vaccine strategy for use on the great ape populations of West Africa
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The risks of robot companions in care homes
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/the-risks-of-robot-companions-in-care-homes
Professor Ray Jones and Research Associate Hannah Bradwell from the University's Centre for Health Technology explore the risks and benefits of robot companions in care homes during the pandemic. Part of 'The Old Normal: Our Future Health' series.
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Olympic-inspired torch relay spreads important message
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/olympic-inspired-torch-relay-spreads-important-hygiene-message
Plymouth University news: The Olympics may be over, but nursing academics have kept its spirit alive in an inspired torch relay to demonstrate how ‘clean hands save lives’.
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Amprologix: developing the next generation of antibiotics
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/amprologix
Amprologix is a University of Plymouth spinout company working with Ingenza Ltd to develop new antibiotics that will aid with battling antimicrobial resistance.
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Laboratory model enables researchers to explore the mouth’s response to oral disease
University of Plymouth news: Researchers have created a model of the oral mucosa – the tissue which lines the inside of the mouth – and plan to use it to explore the impact of long-term denture wear
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UK-first disinfection robot could enable more medical procedures and help cut waiting lists
A robot that decontaminates air is being trialled in a Cornish hospital – with early results suggesting it could reduce room downtime in critical parts of the hospital by more than 60%.
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The escalating cost of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis
Plymouth University news: As a member of The Lancet Commission on Liver Disease and contributor to a new report from the Foundation for Liver Research, Professor Matthew Cramp discusses the issues
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