News tagged with: news, research

Plymouth top recruiter to UK cardiology study

Plymouth University news: A UK cardiology study involving researchers from Plymouth University is having the most success in recruiting in Plymouth
19 January 2016
Communities need greater involvement in measures to protect marine environment - study

Plymouth University news: The continued social acceptability of marine conservation measures in the UK could be reliant on increased engagement with the industries and stakeholders they are designed to benefit, a study by Plymouth University suggests
14 January 2016
Cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin trialled as a potential neuro-protective treatment for Parkinson’s

University of Plymouth news: A national clinical trial led by University of Plymouth has started recruiting participants to see if cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin has potential as a treatment for Parkinson's
11 January 2016
BRCA1 deficiency increases sensitivity of ovarian cancer cells to auranofin

Plymouth University news: An anti-rheumatic drug could improve the prognosis for ovarian cancer patients exhibiting a deficiency of the DNA repair protein BRCA1, a study led by Plymouth University has found
8 January 2016
Dentists needed for study of the profession and patient referrals

Plymouth University news: A researcher from Plymouth University is recruiting dentists to a study to investigate what dentists think of their professional roles and the roles of other dental professionals, and how that impacts on patient referrals.
8 January 2016
Scientists discover freshwater diversity hotspot in arid region of South Africa

Plymouth University news: Scientists from Plymouth University have discovered a hotspot of freshwater diversity in an arid part of South Africa, including many new species
7 January 2016
Family launch brain tumour Christmas tree appeal in aid of lost wife and mother

Plymouth University news: Marcus and Florence Cronin have remembered wife and mother Caroline by launching the Brain Tumour Research Christmas tree appeal in Plymouth
23 December 2015
Images and codes provide alternative to multiple device password systems

Plymouth University news: A system using images and a one-time numerical code could provide a secure and easy to use alternative to multi-factor methods dependent on hardware or software and one-time passwords
23 December 2015
Who’s Got Talent? raises £1100 for Huntington’s disease research

Plymouth University news: Huntington's disease research at Plymouth University has received a boost from local fundraisers, who have raised £1100 from a Who's Got Talent? competition
22 December 2015
Rail line disruption set for dramatic increase as sea levels continue to rise, study suggests

Plymouth University news: Rail services to and from the South West of England could be disrupted for more than 10 per cent of each year by 2040 and almost a third by 2100, a new study suggests
21 December 2015
Surfing and sustainability researcher awarded prestigious accolade

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic has received a prestigious accolade in recognition of his global efforts to promote sustainability in the surfing industry
18 December 2015
Johnny Mercer MP visits 'deeply impressive' Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Plymouth University news: 'Deeply impressive' was the verdict of Johnny Mercer MP after he visited Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
17 December 2015