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Artery widening, not blockages, linked to common stroke

07 May, 2026

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about the causes of a…

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Funding for pregnancy research projects co-led by Professor Rebecca Reynolds

05 May, 2026

The Medical Research Council (MRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have both awarded funding…

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Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk

30 March, 2026

Commonly prescribed medication for ADHD could lower the risk of developing serious psychotic…

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New KJCF Quest Fellowships to explore how living with multiple health conditions affects the brain

23 March, 2026

A generous donation from The Karlsson Játiva Charitable Foundation will fund three five-year…

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Social enterprise founded by institute colleagues wins two Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

20 March, 2026

Social enterprise EPIC Think Learn, founded by our institute colleagues Sinead Rhodes and Iona…

Sinead Rhodes and Iona Beange receiving their award

Eye scans could make spotting kidney disease easier: Sir Jules Thorn Award supports breakthrough research

16 February, 2026

A team of researchers led by Neeraj Dhaun (Bean) at the Institute for Neuroscience and…

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Protective swelling could repair MS nerve damage

12 February, 2026

New collaborative research led by Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research colleague…

Oligodendrocytes in zebrafish exhibiting the myelin swelling.

Sinead Rhodes and Iona Beange are Scottish Knowledge Exchange 2026 finalists in four categories

11 February, 2026

Congratulations to our Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research colleagues Sinead…

Sinead Rhodes and Iona Beange

£7.9M ENERGISE-BD Trial to Explore Diet to Reduce Depression in Bipolar Disorder

09 February, 2026

Researchers from within our institute will co-lead a new clinical trial looking at whether dietary…

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