Brain scans to give crucial insight into childhood genetic disease Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 An international team of scientists are to set to use thousands of MRI brain scans from research teams around the world in a bid to study Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a lifelong neurological condition. Continue reading full article: Brain scans to give crucial insight into childhood genetic disease
Spotlight On: Under-Researched Conditions Cluster Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Researchers are addressing health conditions that affect many people, but which traditionally have had less research undertaken, through our Under-Researched Conditions Cluster. Find out more about the impact of our cutting-edge research in the second film of our Spotlight On series. Continue reading full article: Spotlight On: Under-Researched Conditions Cluster
Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm amongst teenage girls Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 General practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes amongst teenage girls in the UK in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, a research team has found. Continue reading full article: Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm amongst teenage girls
Manchester gets leading role in government’s £10m mental health research investment Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Research with the potential to change the lives of millions of people around the world living with mental health conditions has received a boost with the announcement of £42.7m of government funding, with The University of Manchester and partners receiving over £10m from the overall pot. Continue reading full article: Manchester gets leading role in government’s £10m mental health research investment