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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.
Her Majesty The Queen with Professor Dame Pamela Shaw at the opening of SITraN in 2010

Royal recognition for neuroscience research at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Neuroscience research at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for delivering real benefits in improving outcomes for people living with some of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases.
Chronic nerve pain

The link between cell ‘dark matter’ and chronic nerve pain

Our researchers have found a link between neuropathic pain and ‘dark matter’ in cells, which could lead to new treatments for patients with chronic nerve pain.
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Scientists awarded funding for pioneering dementia research

The new research projects will explore the processes behind Alzheimer’s and dementia which could lead to new approaches in how they are treated.
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A new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

A ºù«Ӱҵ academic has been awarded funding to develop a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease, that could potentially slow, or even stop its progression.

MRC Festival of Medical Research 2019

On 15 and 16 June 2019, scientists from the Hearing Research Group at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s Neuroscience Institute shared their latest research on hearing and hearing loss.