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Non-destructive technique measures oxygen levels in 3D cells used for toxicity testing

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/non-destructive-technique-measures-oxygen-levels-in-3d-cells-used-for-toxicity-testing

Plymouth University news: A non-destructive technique which can measure the presence of oxygen in 3D models of biological cells has been developed by scientists at Plymouth University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca

Research launched into impact of sea lice upon salmon fisheries

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-launched-into-impact-of-sea-lice-upon-salmon-fisheries

Plymouth University news: A new international research project has been launched to investigate the issue of sea lice infestation that is costing the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry millions of pounds in lost stock.

Researcher runs across the Westcountry in aid of dementia charity

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researcher-runs-across-the-westcountry-in-aid-of-dementia-charity

Plymouth University news: Tracey Evans is a PhD student from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry who specialises in dementia research and who will be running several half marathons in aid of charity BRACE

Wheelchair champion fully focused for world record attempt with University of Plymouth

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/wheelchair-champion-fully-focused-for-world-record-attempt-with-plymouth-university

University of Plymouth news: Former London Marathon winner Sarah Piercy is continuing her physical and mental preparations after teaming up with University of Plymouth for a world record attempt

Membrane fluidity influences sensitivity of ovarian cancer cell lines to auranofin

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/membrane-fluidity-influences-sensitivity-of-ovarian-cancer-cell-lines-to-auranofin

Plymouth University news: Increased fluidity in cell membranes could have a major impact on an ovarian cancer cell’s sensitivity to treatment using the anti-rheumatic drug auranofin, research led by Plymouth University suggests

National project raises profile of female geologists past and present

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-raise-profile-of-female-geologists-past-and-present

Plymouth University news: Two academics with links to the University of Plymouth have been invited to participate in a pioneering project which aims to bring two centuries of archaeology, geology and palaeontology to life

Peatlands are nature's unsung climate warriors

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/peatlands-are-natures-unsung-climate-warriors

University of Plymouth news: Dr Scott Davidson explains how peatlands have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.

Survey of toddlers' teeth shows ticking time bomb

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/opinion-survey-of-toddlers-teeth-shows-ticking-time-bomb

Plymouth University news: After the publication by Public Health England of the first ever survey of oral health in three-year olds, Dr Gail Rees and Dr Robert Witton examine the consequences

Standing frame intervention improves life for people with MS, research shows

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/standing-frame-intervention-improves-life-for-people-with-ms-research-shows

Study participant John Kendrick was able to walk his daughter down the aisle thanks to using the standing frame. Full results of the research are now available to view in The Lancet Neurology.

The Lion Who Never Roared

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/the-lion-who-never-roared

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Matt Tiller's new book 'The Lion Who Never Roared' tells the story of former Plymouth Argyle football legend Jack Leslie – the first black player now well-known for the honour he should have won.