UKDRI Scientists uncover how the brain falls asleep
UK DRIUK DRI scientists have pinpointed the exact moment the brain falls asleep, revealing it happens abruptly at a tipping point, not gradually.
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The UK DRI breaks new ground by bringing together world-leading expertise in biomedical, care and translational dementia research in a national institute currently made up of over 600 researchers and a support team of over 50, all growing rapidly.
The institute carries out research relevant to all dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, Huntington’s disease and beyond.
Could failing protein clearance provide the missing link?
Professors Hardy & Escott-Price explore how age-related clearance failure may unify our understanding of neurodegeneration in this UK DRI webinar recording.
Sleep problems could double risk of dementia in later life
New research by UKDRI / NIA Dr Emily Simmonds & Kristin Levine reveals sleep disorders may double the risk of developing dementia and neurodegeneration later in life
Why Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Work Better Than Others
New research reveals why some Alzheimer’s drugs are more effective—lecanemab binds better to toxic proteins in early-stage disease, offering key insight.
UK DRI and Parkinson’s UK join forces
UK DRI & Parkinson’s UK launch a £10m research centre to find new treatments & a cure for Parkinson’s, uniting top scientists & cutting-edge resources.
“Healthy fats” could protect against motor neuron disease
New research findings from the UK Dementia Research institute suggest enhancing levels of “healthy fats” like omega-3s in the brain could be beneficial in MND
Sleep may not clear brain toxins as previously thought
Surprising new research from the UKDRI reveals that contrary to previous understanding, the brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may be reduced during sleep
New non-invasive deep brain stimulation
UK Dementia Research Institute shares news of a new form of non-invasive deep brain stimulation that could provide alternative treatment for brain diseases.
Making it Brain – Finding a Career in Neuroscience
Brilliant Neuroscience research & career webinars from the UK Dementia Research Institute aimed at for young people and students
Enabling dementia research using UK Biobank
Talks from a special webinar hosted by the UK Dementia Research Institute exploring opportunities to harness the UK Biobank’s data resources for your research.
Smart watches may detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms
New UK Dementia Research Institute Research suggests smart watches could identify Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear
The UK Dementia Research Institute has a new Director
Professor Siddharthan Chandran appointed to replace Professor Bart De Strooper as Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute.
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