MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences UnitCongratulations to Bob Carlyon and Francois Guerit, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, who have been awarded a grant from the Royal National Institute for Deaf People to study the changes that occur in the months after a deaf patient’s hearing has been restored by a cochlear implant. Bob commented “We know […]
How can neuroimaging lead to improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dementia?
Improving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dementia are key priorities for society, given the devastating impact of neurodegenerative diseases on patients and their families. In recent decades scientists have made tremendous progress in understanding the cellular genetics and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases, but this has not yet translated into meaningful improvements for patients. We […]
A substantial proportion of adolescent mental health and behavioural difficulties can be predicted years before they arise, a new study indicates.
The research, by academics at the University of Cambridge and Royal Holloway, University of London, shows that children who experience certain behavioural challenges, like hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to go on to develop poor mental health in adolescence, such as emotional difficulties. It also finds that children with behavioural difficulties are more likely […]
Tina Emery accepted by St John’s Ambulance as a volunteer vaccinator
MRC CBU’s Tina Emery, trained first aider, has been accepted by St John’s Ambulance as a volunteer vaccinator. The Unit has fully supported Tina in the process by allowing paid time off to train and volunteer. The Unit is keen to support other MRC CBU first aiders to also volunteer should they wish to do […]
How does our brain help us understand and interact with the world?
People have a phenomenal capacity for learning about the world, allowing us to store concepts that tell us the meaning of words and the properties of objects (e.g., that pianos come in many different shapes and sizes but can all be played to create music). This conceptual knowledge is critical in everyday life. Without it […]
Apathy could predict onset of dementia years before other symptoms
Frontotemporal dementia is a significant cause of dementia among younger people. It is often diagnosed between the ages of 45 and 65. It changes behaviour, language and personality, leading to impulsivity, socially inappropriate behaviour, and repetitive or compulsive behaviours. A common feature of frontotemporal dementia is apathy, with a loss of motivation, initiative and interest […]
A unified neurocomputational bilateral model of spoken language production in healthy participants and recovery in post stroke aphasia
Language is a key human ability. When impaired (e.g., after stroke or neurodegeneration), patients are left with significant disability in their professional and everyday lives. These language problems (known as aphasia) are common – around one-third of the 10 million+ patients in the acute phase post stroke. Many patients show some degree of partial recovery […]
Gene functional networks and autism spectrum characteristics in young people with intellectual disability: a dimensional phenotyping study
Around 1% of the global population has intellectual disability (ID, also known as learning disability), meaning lifelong difficulties with cognitive function. Until recently, the cause of each person’s ID was usually unknown. With recent advances in genomic technologies, it is now possible to find a specific cause (genetic diagnosis) for the majority of people with […]
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