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Mutated brain defenders likely factor of early-onset Parkinson’s disease
A mutation in a brain defender cell is likely contributing to the progression of early-onset Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.
Brain implants to restore sight, like Neuralink’s Blindsight, face a fundamental problem − more pixels don’t ensure better vision
Dr Ione Fine, Associate Professor at University of Washington and University of Leeds, writes for the Conversation about the latest technologies in restoring eyesight.
Seeing inside Alzheimer’s disease brain
Scientists investigating Alzheimer’s disease have determined the structure of molecules within a human brain for the very first time.
Dr James Warren wins first ever Prof Mike McPherson Innovator Award
Dr Warren was presented the prize during a faculty awards ceremony at Nexus on Thursday 23rd May.
‘Open Africa, Open World’: The Faculty of Biological Sciences celebrates Africa Week 2024
The Faculty of Biological Sciences join the University in celebrating the strengths, diversity and impact of African scholars, organisations and partnerships.