New cancer drugs act on neuronal protein Our researchers helped develop Exherin, a new drug that aims to help stop the spread of cancer and… Health
Treating non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Our researchers developed questionnaires that are now used by doctors to help ensure patients with… Health
Drugs to prolong the lives of people with MND Our researchers helped demonstrate that 100mg of riluzole a day, now available on the NHS, can… Health
Stem cell therapy to repair stroke damage Our stem cell research underpinned the UK’s first ever clinical trial to treat stroke patients with… Health
Reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia Our research showing that prescribing antipsychotics for people with dementia often do more harm… Health
Genetic testing for motor neurone disease Our researchers developed diagnostic tests that led to the first child being born free of the… Health
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13 December 2024 DNA Markers Influence Gene Expression in Different Cells and Tissues A new study reveals key insight into how gene expression is regulated in health and disease.
12 December 2024 Laura Andreae awarded a Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant to uncover the rules behind neuronal development The project Neuronal Trees: Linking Biology to Models looks at how neurons develop their complex…
12 December 2024 CircadiAgeing Research Programme Awarded £4.4 million by BBSRC The inter-university programme will look into the role of circadian rhythms in ageing through…
11 December 2024 Professor Robert Hindges delivers inaugural lecture "With an Eye on the Brain" On 4 December 2024, Professor Hindges gave his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental…