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17 May 2013

Uniting to solve the mystery of mental illness

Neuroscience & Mental Health Research Institute

University neuroscientists, stem cell biologists, psychologists and psychiatrists are set to break down scientific barriers in a bid to solve the mystery of mental illness and help develop new treatments.

A team from the University’s Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute have secured a £5.2M Wellcome Trust Strategic Award to help combine the latest findings in genetics, brain imaging, animal models and stem cells.

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Rise in type 2 diabetes amongst young

17/05/2013

Study confirms sharp rise in lifelong condition

Tiger, tiger, not burning so bright

15/05/2013

-Genes of tigers shot during British Raj reveal 93% of DNA variants not present in modern tigers -Habitat destruction and hunting to blame for low genetic variation