University of Exeter

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...

Gene Identified as Key to Learning and Memory

Gene Identified as Key to Learning and Memory

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a critical role for the gene KDM5B in learning and memory. Their study demonstrates that mice with reduced function ...

Exercising in Nature Reduces Depression, Improves Health

Exercising in Nature Reduces Depression, Improves Health

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Engaging in physical activity in natural settings like parks and beaches could prevent around 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in ...

Exeter University student disciplined after flat mate overheard him saying ‘veganism was wrong’

Exeter University student disciplined after flat mate overheard him saying ‘veganism was wrong’

U.K.
William Turner

University of Exeter reportedly threatened to expel a philosophy student after he was overheard in his room saying veganism is wrong and ...

Exploring Aphantasia: The Mind Without a Mental Picture

Exploring Aphantasia: The Mind Without a Mental Picture

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers reviewed 50 studies to deepen our understanding of aphantasia, a phenomenon where individuals can’t visualize mentally. The research reveals aphantasia’s ...

University warns its students over bad heroin

University warns its students over bad heroin

Health
Sarah Carter

Street benzos, short for benzodiazepines, tend to refer to pills sold as diazepam (Valium), temazepam or alprazolam (Xanax). One of their principal ...

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study highlights the potential impact of climate change on human brain function. This international collaboration points out that environmental ...