Press office news tagged faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry, research
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Fundraising family and friends take total over £35,000 for University Huntington’s disease research
A local fundraising group that has worked tirelessly to support the University’s world-leading research into Huntington’s disease has raised even more with a sold out charity performance.
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Study finds new method to reduce levels of Huntington’s disease-causing protein in cells
University of Plymouth news: Research published in the journal Nature has for the first time revealed a new treatment strategy that could slow the progress of Huntington’s disease (HD).
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Could gum disease be linked to oral cancer? New research to investigate
Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer.
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Chief Dental Officer helps celebrate increased training capacity at University of Plymouth
An extension to cutting-edge facilities for training the next generation of dentists and dental therapists has been officially opened by the most senior member of the profession in England.
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Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
The research in the journal 'Free Radical Biology and Medicine' shows the importance of oral bacteria in cardiovascular health.
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Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
New research published in the 'Journal of Dental Research' has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone
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Insight into cells’ ‘self-eating’ process could pave the way for new dementia treatments
The study led by Dr Shouqing Luo focuses on autophagy ('self-eating'), and is published in the journal Nature Communications
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A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms that could help future dental treatment
The study in 'Nature Communications' shows that a gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in tooth healing.
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Will depression treatment work for me? Research shows that brain activity may help predict success of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
New research has shown how the brain activity of patients with depression, captured by MRI scans, may help doctors predict who will respond to the therapy.
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Research fellowship to help tackle chronic kidney disease
Research led by Dr Jane Carré hopes to improve quality of life for people with kidney disease by focusing on how mitochondria (the ‘power stations’ of our cells) are involved in the deterioration process.
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National launch for ‘revolutionary’ Parkinson’s project
University of Plymouth news: 'Developing Home-based Parkinson's Care' will focus on co-designing a new service to help Parkinson’s patients, carers and healthcare staff monitor a person’s condition remotely
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Hospital gowns retain superbugs even after disinfectant use, research shows
The study showed that C difficile - a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea, bowel complications and even death - is surviving on surgical gowns despite disinfectant use