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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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Precision medicine for Parkinson's disease

By gaining a better understanding of Parkinson's disease, we are working towards potentially life-changing treatments, which could slow down the progression of the disease.
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Brain Awareness Week - Brain Research in the Neuroscience Institute

This week (16-20 March) is Brain Awareness Week - a global campaign to foster enthusiasm and support for brain science! Researchers in the Neuroscience Institute are at the forefront of research in this area.
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Whole genomes of coronavirus from UK patients sequenced by 91Ö±²¥ scientists

Scientists at the 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience have helped sequence the first two genomes of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the University of 91Ö±²¥, with samples collected from patients treated in the UK.
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Experts discover toolkit to repair DNA breaks associated with ageing, cancer and Motor Neurone Disease

A new ‘toolkit’ to repair damaged DNA that can lead to ageing, cancer and motor neurone disease (MND) has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of 91Ö±²¥ and Oxford.
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New resource to help motor neurone disease patients with breathing support choices

Our researchers have developed the myBreathing platform - a new online health information resource aimed at supporting people living with motor neurone disease (MND) to make choices about breathing support.