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Strong torso muscles linked to lower heart attack risk

30 June, 2026

People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according…

woman lifting wights overhead at the gym flaxing back muscles

Algae microbots take aim at bladder cancer

22 June, 2026

Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting…

Clinician using an ultrasound machine

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…

pregnant person chopping bread and vegetables

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…

Group of researchers in a collaborative meeting, with call to apply by 20 April 2026

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…

scan of the back of the eye showing small blood vessels

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