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Our 2024 research highlights

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate some of our research news stories from 2024.
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People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool

People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.

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Analysing the roles of nature and nurture in a chess prodigy

For parents and families thinking about supporting their children in adopting new skills, Dr Nemanja Vaci's findings can help them to seek the best approaches.
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Mitochondria in fibroblasts

World Alzheimer’s Month - Understanding the mitochondria

As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re shining a light on the Mortiboys Lab, a lab dedicated to understanding the mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases.
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ºù«Ӱҵ scientists welcome £50 million investment to accelerate MND research

ºù«Ӱҵ scientists have welcomed the government’s £50 million investment to accelerate motor neurone disease (MND) research to bring effective treatments for patients living with the terminal neurodegenerative disease.
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Construction begins on new multi-million gene therapy innovation centre

A groundbreaking event has been held to mark the start of construction work for a new gene therapy innovation centre, which is set to advance scientific discoveries and promising treatment options for many life-threatening diseases.
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Now seeking a scientific researcher and a senior clinical academic in Dementia / Neurodegeneration.

ºù«Ӱҵ is investing in dementia research and we are now seeking a scientific researcher and a senior clinical academic in Dementia / Neurodegeneration.

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Innovative gene therapy programme paves the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

An innovative gene therapy programme which could pave the way for novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has been launched at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ in collaboration with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.

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Frequent strenuous exercise increases the chance of developing MND in genetically at risk individuals

Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in certain people, new research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has found.