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University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge which was founded in 1828. In 1992 it was granted University status by the Privy Council. The university is the ninth largest in the UK in terms of undergraduate student numbers.
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Hallucinogens may not be as benign a previously thought, but they are a lot less harmful than alcohol.
It’s rare for medical research to be truly ‘groundbreaking’, but the case study from China showing that stem cell therapy can reverse type 1 diabetes is worthy of this adjective.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world.
A fentanyl vaccine is going to human clinical trials after showing promising results in rats – but here’s why it’s no cure-all for the opioid crisis.
An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot.
Manufacturers have to provide information on the fire behaviour of construction products, but there is no requirement to quantify the toxicity of the smoke.
Rapamycin is commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection.
The German far-right’s effective use of TikTok and historical misinformation mean those concerned with how the Nazi past is presented need to find new tactics to counter their rhetoric.
Men are often embarrassed or in denial about penis cancer and so only seek treatment at a late stage.
The Alice in Wonderland mushroom is being sold online with vague promises of better health. Buyer beware.
Research has long shown that globally, left-behind communities are less likely to vote in either local or general elections, largely because they feel neglected by the political process.
A sense of powerlessness is preventing farmers from adapting to climate change.
Earthworms act as ecosystem engineers and over centuries, they have shaped the landscape and changed the soils on the Isle of Rum in Scotland. Here’s how.
A uniquely identifying population of bacteria can survive on clothes for months after a person wears them.
Toxic leukoencephalopathy is when the brain’s white matter is damaged. It is often deadly.
Crucially, testosterone supplements turn off its normal controls in the brain.
Estima-se que as cefaleias sexuais ocorram em 1 a 1,6% da população em algum momento da vida, mas os números reais podem ser mais altos, pois muitas vezes elas não são relatadas
It’s estimated that sex headaches occur in 1-1.6% of the population at some time in their life – but the real figures could be higher as they often go unreported due to stigma around discussing sex
Scientists have monitored mangroves in Mauritius, and found some forests are growing.
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport / Course Leader MA in Physical Education and School Sport, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Modern European History, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Neuropharmacology, University of Central Lancashire
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Deputy Lead, School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Sport and Physical Education, University of Central Lancashire
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Associate Professor in Astrophysics, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Sports Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Environmental Social Science, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire
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Co-Director, United Nations- SPIDER- UK Regional Support Office, Senior Research Fellow, School of Engineering, Preston, UK, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Law and Policing, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Chemistry and Fire Science, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire
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Research Fellow in Social Inclusion and Community Engagement, University of Central Lancashire
