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Spinal cord researcher backs rehab centre funding drive
Dr Ronaldo Ichiyama, Professor of Neural Control of Movement in the School of Biomedical Sciences has highlighted the importance of rehabilitation following damage to the nervous system.
A promising new approach in tackling Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University have identified a potential new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease.
New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity
Researchers have discovered a cluster of brain cells that can be harnessed to reduce food intake and body weight.
Shapeshifting fibers: capturing the transformation of a rogue protein
For the first time, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has revealed intricate 3D detail of how the structure of a malfunctioning protein, hIAPP, evolves over time.
The scientists aiming to crack the ribosome code
A national group of researchers, who are aiming to discover how ‘specialised ribosomes’ decode their target genes, have officially launched their ambitious project.