Medical and life sciences

Addressing subtle gender discrimination in the workplace

Research has discovered a new workplace gender discrimination phenomenon.
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Association between bisphenol A and heart disease

Exposure to a widely used chemical is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
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Climate research influences policy and debate

Exeter research has altered the framework for climate change discussion.
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Coral reef research leads to new protective legislation

Belize and Bonaire have set catch and size limits, thanks to Exeter research.
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Endangered sea turtle populations boosted

Conservation efforts have been boosted thanks to sea turtle research.
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Extending the availability of drugs to combat Alzheimer's disease

Exeter research has shown drugs can help Alzheimer's patients live at home for longer.
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Finding links between brain injury and social violence

Our research has exposed the link between head injuries and repeat offending.
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How stopping insulin improves quality of life

Our researchers found excellent blood sugar control can be achieved with tablets.
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Improving our understanding of group dynamics, power and tyranny

A field study has promoted our group dynamics understanding.
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Improving access to effective treatments for depression

A therapy underpinned by Exeter research has been used to treat more than one million people.
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Influencing behaviour change

The benefits of a new way to influence behaviour change have been shown by Exeter research.
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Influencing UK energy policy

Exeter research has helped improve energy security and affordability.
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Informing strategy on moorland restoration

Exeter experts have delivered a monitoring strategy for a multi-million pound business project.
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Inspiring secondary students to learn about ocean acidification

500 schools have used an education programme based on our research.
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Microbial production of fourth-generation biofuels

Bacteria have been designed to produce fuel on demand.
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Personalising treatments for patients with MODY

Exeter research has helped find better treatments for diabetes patients.
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Preventing suicides through non-clinical interventions

Improvements to suicide prevention strategies have been informed by Exeter research.
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Research on feminised fish is giving rise to new policies and guidelines

Guidelines on the testing of chemicals have been informed by Exeter research.
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The effects of exercise on mental health and nicotine addiction

How much exercise is sufficient to acutely impact on affect, mood and smoking-related outcomes?
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Tracing the geography of everyday things

Exeter researchers have traced the geographies of everyday objects.
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Using beetroot juice to enhance sport performance

Exeter researchers have found beetroot juice can improve athletic performance.
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Working with Brazilian policy makers to prevent dieback of the Amazon rainforest

This research has contributed to science-to-policy documents.
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Medical and life sciences