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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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Imaging technique proves effective in measuring mitochondrial dysfunction in motor neuron disease (MND)

A non-invasive imaging technique called 31-phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to assess mitochondrial function in patients with MND and could be used to measure the effectiveness of future treatments.
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Treating neurodegenerative diseases by boosting mitochondria

A new partnership between the 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) and Nanna Therapeutics will advance mitochondrial drug discovery research for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Author launches children’s book and pledges proportion of profits to 91Ö±²¥ Neuroscience research

A Shropshire- based author has launched a new children’s book, pledging the first year of profits to the 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) and Hope House.
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Scientists identify new genetic MND risk factor in junk DNA

A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called ‘junk DNA’ by scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ and Pfizer lead new €25.5 million project to accelerate development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

The University and Pfizer have today launched a new consortium which aims to standardize and accelerate the development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), allowing potentially transformative treatments to reach patients sooner.