Mental health impact
Citizen-science project measures impact of coronavirus pandemic on mental health
What impact has the lockdown had on our mental health, and what determines how people cope with isolation?
Stories tagged with 'brain'
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Parkinson's research
Four ways Imperial is leading the fight against Parkinson’s
In the lead up to World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April, we reflect on how Imperial scientists are advancing research to tackle the condition.
Psychedelic psychiatry
New wave of psychedelic research yielding "exciting results” for mental health
New research into applications of psychedelics represents one of the most important initiatives in psychiatry and brain science in recent decades.
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NO BRAINER
Parkinson's research 'at risk' due to lack of awareness of brain donation
Vital research to find a cure for Parkinson's could be at risk because of confusion and uncertainty around brain donation, a new survey suggests.
Innovative imaging
Seismic imaging technology could deliver detailed images of the human brain
Scientists have developed a new technique that could lead to fast, finely detailed brain imaging with a compact device that uses only sound waves.
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Gene Therapy
Mouse trial shows gene therapy potential for treating childhood brain disorder
Imperial researchers have developed a gene therapy with potential for treating a debilitating childhood neurological condition.
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DEMENTIA FELLOWS
Rising research stars bolster Imperial’s dementia research mission
Edmond and Lily Safra Research Fellows set to lead new and ambitious programmes of research into Parkinson’s disease, thanks to a £1.63m gift.
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From the pod
Podcast: Drug policy, Australian megafires and London fatbergs
In this edition: We discuss whether drug policy is working, why Australia is experiencing megafires, and what can be done about fatbergs.
Brain insights
Lack of key protein reduces brain connections in schizophrenia
Brain scans have revealed for the first time how people with schizophrenia have reduced levels of a key protein which helps brain cells to communicate
INTELLIGENCE INSIGHTS
Imperial researchers partner with BBC to test the nation’s intelligence
How clever are you? Can you train yourself to be smarter? And is your reliance on your smartphone making you more stressed or less able to think?
