University of Plymouth

A major breakthrough in the study of embryonic development.

Research showed people were 20% less likely to be current smokers and up to 12% more likely to successfully quit.

The residence times of plastics in the oceans are obscure, mainly as a result of the durability of the material and the moderately short...

Studies have shown that the families we grow up in, the places we work, and the friends we keep (our social environment) play a...

Surgical gowns and other apparel masks, footwear, gloves) fill two needs: 1. protecting patients from microorganisms conveyed by the surgical team or patients themselves,...

Benthic ecosystems are chronically undersampled, particularly in environments >50 m depth. Yet a rising level of anthropogenic threats makes data collection ever more urgent....

A deadly frog disease is spreading due to climate change. And it is predicted that the entire frog population may vanish in the next...

Current guidelines propose that individuals with Parkinson's should receive a specialist review like at regular intervals, whatever the stage of their condition, more often...

Dentists can miss important details on x-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth. The study showed...

Smartphones, mobile phones with more advanced computing capabilities and connectivity than regular mobile phones, came onto the consumer market in the late 90s. The...

Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to...

Cadmium is a heavy metal of considerable environmental and occupational concern. Cadmium compounds are classified as human carcinogens by several regulatory agencies. However, international regulations...