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Advanced MRI scan reveals Huntington’s disease damage in the living brain

11 August 2026

SANDI MRI technique reveals microstructural abnormalities in the brain in Huntington’s disease

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A plan to save endangered fungi

4 August 2026

A Species Recovery Programme grant will help the conservation of endangered UK fungi species

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Neurodiversity linked to violence-related emergency department visits

4 August 2026

Researchers find some neurodevelopmental diagnoses are associated with a higher likelihood of violence-related A&E attendance

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Long reads

Improving dementia communication

Professor Alison Wray’s work on how the social and emotional impact of dementia affects communication is helping people with dementia, their families, and professional carers to navigate the communication challenges they face.

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Informing Muslims about organ donation

Dr Mansur Ali is helping fellow Muslims explore their faith’s stance on these life-saving procedures.

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Taking physics to the masses

Our research has helped transform perceptions, teaching practice and public awareness of astronomy.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Mothers at risk of developing this severe psychiatric disorder are being better supported due to the work of Professor Ian Jones and his team.

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