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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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World Parkinson's Day 2024 - Our research

On 11 April, we are recognising World Parkinson's Day awareness day and the impact that this disease has on people all over the world. Discover our pioneering research transforming the understanding of Parkinson’s disease.

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New guidance approves AI-derived software for stroke assessments

ºù«Ӱҵ researchers Professors Li Su and Nigel Hoggard from the Neuroscience Institute and other Specialist committee members in NICE have endorsed two AI tools for aiding stroke diagnosis.
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The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN

Parkinson’s UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ who are tackling the root causes of the progressive condition 
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New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND

The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition.