News in brief
Wheelchair fencing and epilepsy medication: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'brain'
REGENERATIVE BOOST
Epigenetic treatment in mice improves spinal cord regeneration after injury
New Imperial-led research shows that weekly epigenetic treatment in mice can support spinal cord regeneration after severe injury.
BRAIN EVOLUTION
Study reveals how human brains have evolved to be smarter than other animals
New study adds an important piece to the puzzle of human brain evolution, explaining why humans are more cognitively advanced than other animals.
News in brief
Hydrogen fuel breakthrough prize and barcoding parasites: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Monitoring injury
New AI-enabled, optical fibre sensor device could help monitor brain injury
A new AI-enabled, optical fibre sensor device developed at Imperial College London can measure key biomarkers of traumatic brain injury simultaneously
Switch hit
Imperial startup GlioQuell has the power to shut down cancer cells
A new company using research from the Department of Brain Sciences will look for drugs to treat brain cancers and diseases of old age.
Addiction research
Imperial addiction researchers showcase work to improve treatments & reduce harm
Dame Professor Carol Black, who led the government’s independent review on drugs, visited the Division of Psychiatry's addiction research group.
£1.5M for NEUROMOD+
£1.5M award for new network to address brain disorders
An Imperial-led team has won £1.5M to establish a research network in neuromodulation.
Neuro-research on show
Imperial Neurotechnology 2022 showcases cutting edge neurotech research
The Imperial College Centre of Excellence in Neurotechnology hosted its 8th Annual Research Symposium at Imperial College on 5th July 2022.
Brain size impact
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties
Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain size in some children and teenagers which can be linked to cognitive problems, a new study shows.
