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Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items
A study at the University of Plymouth shows chemicals such as bromine, antimony and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because manufacturers are using recycled electrical equipment as a source of black plastic
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Weight loss can be boosted fivefold thanks to novel mental imagery technique, research shows
A study has shown how overweight people lost an average of five times more weight using Functional Imagery Training (FIT), a brief individual motivational intervention teaching self-motivating skills with mental imagery, compared with just talking therapy
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Elderly will take medical risks given large enough benefits, study shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/elderly-will-take-medical-risks-given-large-enough-benefits
Plymouth University news: Older people are more likely to take medical risks than younger adults if they perceive the benefits to be high enough, according to new research led by Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science.
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Arch-filled insoles for diabetic patients could be adversely affecting balance
Plymouth University news: Insoles with arch fills designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers could be having an adverse impact on postural stability, according to new research
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First Chinese student in Plymouth as part of dental research and teaching partnership
Plymouth University news: A research and teaching partnership between the University of Plymouth and the School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing sees the first Chinese masters student come to Plymouth
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Responding to the pandemic through poetry
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/responding-to-the-pandemic-through-poetry
A University of Plymouth project using poetry to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has generated huge support from the public and the artistic community.
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Blocking mitochondrial fission has potential as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Plymouth University news: When a particular protein in mitochondrial fission is blocked it reduces both cell death and deficits in dopamine release in Parkinson’s Disease. The way is now open to use this as a treatment to reverse or cure the condition.
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Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council launch green research manifesto
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council launch a research manifesto to bring together researchers in sustainability with the policy makers working on the low carbon plan for the city.
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Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/marine-litter-undermines-benefits-of-coastal-environments
Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
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Entrepreneurs set to gather for the Plymouth Startup Weekend
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/techstars-startup-weekend
The University of Plymouth gears up for its second Techstars Startup Weekend
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