University of Plymouth

Plymouth University is the largest university in the South West of England, with over 32,000 students and is 9th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students (including the Open University).

Could teeth be on the edge of self-repair with stem cells?

Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body – including in teeth. Now an international team of researchers has found a mechanism that could offer a potential novel solution to tooth repair. Published today in Nature Communications, the study showed that a gene called Dlk1 enhances

Could teeth be on the edge of self-repair with stem cells?

Ocean acidification could have serious consequences for millions of people globally

Scientists say that only significant cuts in fossil fuel emissions will prevent changes to the environment becoming more widespread Ocean acidification could have serious consequences for the millions of people globally whose lives depend on coastal protection, fisheries and aquaculture, a new publication suggests. Writing in Emerging Topics in Life Sciences, scientists say that only

Ocean acidification could have serious consequences for millions of people globally

Billions of nanoplastics accumulate in marine organisms within six hours

The research, led by the University of Plymouth, examined the uptake of nanoparticles by a commercially important mollusc, the great scallop (Pecten maximus). After six hours exposure in the laboratory, billions of particles measuring 250nm (around 0.00025mm) had accumulated within the scallop’s intestines. However, considerably more even smaller particles measuring 20nm (0.00002mm) had become dispersed

Billions of nanoplastics accumulate in marine organisms within six hours

Robots can significantly influence children’s opinions

A study published in Science Robotics provides an interesting insight into how robots could be used positively within society Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions and decisions influenced by robots, according to new research.The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, compared how adults and children respond to an

Robots can significantly influence children’s opinions

Machine learning could predict undiagnosed dementia in primary care

Results from the feasibility study suggest that a machine-learning model could reduce the number of those living with undiagnosed dementia Improving dementia care through increased and timely diagnosis is an NHS priority, yet around half of those living with dementia live with the condition unaware. Now a new machine-learning model that scans routinely collected NHS

Machine learning could predict undiagnosed dementia in primary care

Could robots be counsellors? Could be more realistic than we think

New research has shown for the first time that a social robot can deliver a ‘helpful’ and ‘enjoyable’ motivational interview (MI) – a counselling technique designed to support behaviour change. Many participants in the University of Plymouth study praised the ‘non-judgemental’ nature of the humanoid NAO robot as it delivered its session – with one

Could robots be counsellors? Could be more realistic than we think

Music sessions could be crucial in transforming the lives of millions of people with verbal challenges

Tailored music sessions could be crucial in transforming the lives of millions of people whose speech is impacted by learning difficulties, strokes, dementia, brain damage and autism, a new study suggests. It could enable individuals and their families to feel less isolated or neglected within society, while enhancing their ability to communicate, both with each

Music sessions could be crucial in transforming the lives of millions of people with verbal challenges

An artificial neural network learns to use human language

A computer simulation of a cognitive model entirely made up of artificial neurons learns to communicate through dialogue starting from a state of tabula rasa A group of researchers from the University of Sassari (Italy) and the University of Plymouth (UK) has developed a cognitive model, made up of two million interconnected artificial neurons, able

An artificial neural network learns to use human language

Global investigation reveals true scale of ocean warming

Warming oceans are causing marine species to change breeding times and shift homes with expected substantial consequences for the broader marine landscape, according to a new global study. The three-year research project, funded by the National Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in California, has shown widespread systemic shifts in measures such as distribution of

Global investigation reveals true scale of ocean warming

The Latest Bing News on:

University of Plymouth Research

Mirtazapine not effective in treating dementia patients
Mirtazapine, an antidepressant drug given to dementia patients, has been found to be no more effective than a placebo and increases mortality ...
Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study.
Researchers Warn: Common Antidepressant Should No Longer Be Used To Treat People With Dementia
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study. A drug used to treat agitation in people with ...
Natural Reefs vs Artificial Reefs: The Future of Ocean Environments
AZoCleantech speaks to Dr. Matthew Holland, currently at the University of Plymouth, UK, about his UNSW team's recent research on artificial reefs and how they can improve fishing sustainability. Holl ...
Research identifies new family of marine ‘megaphages’
Microbiologists have identified a new family of marine megaphages which could change understanding of Earth’s carbon and nitrogen cycles.

The Latest Google Headlines on:

University of Plymouth Research

Chris Whitty awarded honorary doctorate by University of Plymouth - BBC News
September 24, 2021
Plymouth takes the lead as universities commit to climate action - FE News
October 19, 2021
Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says - EurekAlert
October 22, 2021
Regents Roundup — October 2021 | The University Record - The University Record
October 21, 2021
Deadline Nears For Devon Net Zero Innovation Fund Applications - Todayuknews - Todayuknews
October 21, 2021

The Latest Bing News on:

University of Plymouth Discovery

Forest Service: Caldor Fire that threatened Lake Tahoe, 100 percent contained
After burning for more than 60 days, the Caldor Fire, which threatened the south shore area of Lake Tahoe before firefighters successfully pushed it out of a destructive path, has reached 100 percent ...
South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (BBSRC)
This partnership also includes the following collaborative partners; Marine Biological Association (MBA), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), Swansea University ... Advancing the frontiers of bioscience ...
Paint particles are an “abundant” microplastic in the oceans, study finds
In 2018 researchers from the University of Plymouth collected over 3,600 samples of seawater in the North Atlantic region, including the Arctic, Spain, the eastern United States, and Sweden.
Psychology Today
Madeleine A. Fugère, Ph.D., is a professor of Social Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, and her areas of expertise include attraction and romantic relationships.
Psychology Today
Arash Emamzadeh attended the University of British Columbia in Canada, where he studied genetics and psychology. He has also done graduate work in clinical psychology and neuropsychology in U.S.