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Probiotic bacteria shown to suppress growth of tumours in colorectal cancer

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/probiotic-bacteria-shown-to-suppress-growth-of-tumours-in-colorectal-cancer

New research has revealed that probiotic bacteria could control the development and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC).

BREATHE – Internet of Things (IoT) in the Wild

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/breathe-nil-internet-of-things-iot-in-the-wild

The University of Plymouth, led by Professor Katharine Willis, is piloting using smart technologies and LoRaWAN networks 'in the wild' in Cornwall, UK to support those with breathing conditions from asthma to COPD.

Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/virtual-reality-could-help-to-reduce-pain-for-people-with-nerve-injuries

New research has shown that soothing 360-degree scenes of the Arctic in virtual reality can help to ease pain symptoms such as prickling and pain following touch.

Does our mind’s eye match real life? New study shows differences in how we perceive images

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/does-our-minds-eye-match-real-life-new-study-shows-differences-in-how-we-perceive-images

A new study led by the School of Psychology shows that many adults are resistant to imagining their own vision as if it were a flat image

Parkinson's expert honoured with national award

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/parkinsons-expert-honoured-with-national-award

Dr Camille Carroll has won the Tom Isaacs Award, given by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute to recognise a researcher who has significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and has involved people with Parkinson’s in their work.

Life from the loam: Exploring beauty within darkness

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-english-and-creative-writing/ieuan-holt

English and Creative Writing

Life from the loam: Exploring beauty within darkness. Discover how painting and creative writing helps emerging talent Ieuan Holt to express different pieces of himself.

ICONIC – information for participants

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/iconic/information-for-participants

University of Plymouth: An overview of the Intergenerational Codesign of Novel technologies In Coastal communities (ICONIC) project aimed at participants and prospective participants.

Don’t panic, it’s a test: expert welcomes new UK alerts service but says benefits will only be known following a real emergency

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/dont-panic-its-a-test

University of Plymouth news: Professor Judy Edworthy believes the first test of the new UK Emergency Alerts service will be a step into the unknown for authorities and the public alike.

Sculpting the immune tumour microenvironment

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/sculpting-the-immune-tumour-microenvironment

University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School: Research project based on the in-vitro modelling of oral squamous cell carcinomas and macrophages.

Community home suite

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/facilities/community-home-suite

Consisting of a kitchen and living room area, bathroom, and bedroom, and including a wide range of assistive equipment and technology. It offers students the opportunity to practice skills and apply their learning in a secure simulated environment.