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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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Innovative digital app fast-tracked to help motor neurone disease patients during COVID-19 pandemic

A new online system which enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and support motor neurone disease (MND) patients has been fast-tracked for use.
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Artificial intelligence could speed up and improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help to diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and improve patient prognosis, a new study has revealed.
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Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

ºù«Ӱҵ with ºù«Ӱҵ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
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New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease

Results from a randomised clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal cord.
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Scientists identify how the brain regulates its own signalling

Researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have furthered our understanding of brain function by revealing how stable levels of neuronal signalling are maintained in fruit flies.