News tagged with: research
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Could co-infection with other viruses detrimentally affect the survival of those with Ebola virus?
Plymouth University news: Why did some people display the symptoms of Ebola yet not have the virus, and does infection by other viruses affect survival from the disease?
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Plymouth University role in international stem cell conference
Plymouth University news: Stem cell research experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have played a role in an international stem cell conference in Paris
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Science Council commendation for Plymouth University medical research statistician
Plymouth University news: Associate Professor Siobhan Creanor from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and who is also Director of the Peninsula Clinical Trial Unit, has received a commendation from the Science Council
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Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'
Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported
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Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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![Pictured left to right at the Dementia Friendly Awards are Angela Rippon, OBE, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Claire Puckey, Dementia Friendly City Coordinator for Plymouth City Council, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, Darren Stoneman, Senior Community Protection Officer for Plymouth City Council, Ian Sheriff, chairman of the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance, and Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Matt Baker from British Gas (who presented the award), and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society).]()
Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award
Plymouth University news: Plymouth has won the Dementia Friendly (City of the year award) at the Alzheimers Society’s national awards in London.
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Institute aims to engage business and policy chiefs with leading research
Plymouth University news: A research institute which will encourage business leaders and policy makers to use world-leading expertise to inform their decision making has been launched by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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Creation of ‘micro muscles’ aids better understanding of muscle efficiency
Plymouth University news: Support that has enabled a biomedical scientist to return to research after a career break has allowed him to create muscle cells which he is using to test muscle efficiency
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Film supports young children of parents with Parkinson’s disease
Plymouth University news: As more people have children later in life, so more younger children are affected by a parent with Parkinson's disease. A new film will address the issues for teachers and professionals who interact with children
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![The Atlantic storms of 2013-2014 were some of the largest on record, and we were there measuring their effect on the British coastline. Our LIDAR tower can be seen on the seawall in this image capturing the impact of this huge wave.]()
Beaches devastated by extreme storms showing little signs of recovery, study shows
Plymouth University news: Beaches left decimated by the severe winter of 2013/14 have still not recovered almost three years later, according to new research led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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Study examines challenges facing refugee artisans displaced by civil war in Syria
Plymouth University news: The impact of forced displacement on Syria’s traditional crafts and cultural heritage is to be analysed in new research undertaken by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'
Plymouth University news: The University partners with Exeter and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West
