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·May 4, 2018·4 min read

Less is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger Brains

A new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys.

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·February 27, 2018·4 min read

Genetics Study Closes in on Schizophrenia

Researchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·December 12, 2017·3 min read

Tapeworm Drug May Help in Fight Against Parkinson’s

Cardiff University researchers report a molecule in a common medication used to treat tapeworm has shown to be effective in enhancing the PINK1 protein and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.

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·August 11, 2017·5 min read

New Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Newborns

Researchers from Cardiff University are working in conjunction with biotech company PerkinElmer, to develop a new diagnostic kit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The kit will be able to screen for DMD by analyzing dried neonatal blood spots.

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·July 17, 2017·14 min read

Two New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers from Cardiff University have identified two new genes that can influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

New Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related Dementia

Researchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.

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·October 31, 2016·2 min read

Bedtime Use of Media Devices Doubles Risk of Poor Sleep in Kids

Children who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.