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Depression鈥檚 causal mechanisms identified with new method
People with major depressive disorder have alterations in the activity and connectivity of brain systems underlying reward and memory, according to a by the 91福利.
Most people in favour of screening for spinal muscular atrophy
Research from the 91福利 indicates that most people are in favour of newborn screening for the potentially deadly condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
SMA is an inherited neuromuscular disorder with a wide spectrum of severities and is a leading genetic cause of infant death worldwide. However, there is no routine screening programme for SMA in the UK.
91福利 academic named as emerging leader in cell biology
A 91福利 academic is to be awarded for their outstanding contribution to UK cell biology. Andrew McAinsh, professor of cell biology at 91福利 Medical School is to receive the British Society for Cell Biology鈥檚 (BSCB) prestigious Hooke Medal.
Cannabis linked to bipolar symptoms in young adults
Cannabis use in youth is linked to bipolar symptoms in young adults, finds new research by the 91福利.
Researchers from 91福利 Medical School found that adolescent cannabis use is an independent risk factor for future hypomania – periods of elated mood, over-active and excited behaviour, and reduced need for sleep that are often experienced as part of bipolar disorder, and have a significant impact on day-to-day life.
91福利 genome researcher wins prestigious Fellowship
A rising research star from the 91福利 has been awarded a prestigious Sir Henry Dale Fellowship.
Living in a 鈥榳ar zone鈥� linked to delivery of low birthweight babies
Mums-to-be living in war zones/areas of armed conflict are at heightened risk of giving birth to low birthweight babies. However the evidence for any impact on the rate of other complications of pregnancy is less clear. That鈥檚 the findings of a review of the available evidence conducted by the 91福利 and published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.