Neurodiversity

Illicit cannabis use often linked to insomniaIllicit cannabis use often linked to insomnia

Illicit cannabis use often linked to insomnia

A study of illicit cannabis use for medical reasons by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in 2019, suggested that an…

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination while UK businesses promote neurodiverse workplaces. New research from Birkbeck, University of London’s Research…

How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s DiseaseHow the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease

How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease

How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease: Researchers from the University of Queensland have identified that a…

New hydrogel stem cell treatmentNew hydrogel stem cell treatment

New hydrogel stem cell treatment

A new ‘hybrid’ hydrogel, which allows clinicians to safely deliver stem cells to the site of a brain injury in…

People with dementia facing new challengesPeople with dementia facing new challenges

People with dementia facing new challenges

A study exploring how increased digitalisation since the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted finance management for people with dementia and their…

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growthMushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth: Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an…

Microbot development could help treat seizuresMicrobot development could help treat seizures

Microbot development could help treat seizures

Microbot development could help treat seizures: University of Glasgow researchers are part of a new project which is setting out…

High fat diet could reduce the brain’s ability to regulate food intakeHigh fat diet could reduce the brain’s ability to regulate food intake

High fat diet could reduce the brain’s ability to regulate food intake

Regularly eating a high fat/calorie diet could reduce the brain's ability to regulate calorie intake. New research in rats published…

How common is brain damage at birth?How common is brain damage at birth?

How common is brain damage at birth?

How common is brain damage at birth? Causes and effects. In the UK, most expectant mothers are fortunate enough to…

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritisReducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment…