Identifying children at risk of developing epilepsy
Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy: Findings from an international genetic study involving the University of Melbourne...
Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity category celebrates and explores the varied ways human brains can function, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD and other cognitive profiles. It highlights lived experience, research, support strategies and societal perspectives, while advocating for understanding, inclusion and respect. With thoughtful, informed content, this category aims to broaden appreciation of neurological differences and promote wellbeing across diverse communities.
Understanding the Causes of Vertigo
This video contains an explanation of the causes of vertigo for students studying the condition for exams. We discuss the normal physiology and the pathophysiology...
New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors
New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors: Researchers have used MRI imaging to map visual brain activity in stroke survivors with sight...
Genetics, brain structure and chronic pain
Genetic factors partly explain the link between brain structure and chronic pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. This research is a step towards understanding...
Air pollution linked with dementia risk
Researchers find air pollution linked with dementia risk: A research study conducted by a team of academics at the University of Wolverhampton has demonstrated that...
Depression study on metabolic differences
Metabolic differences in the diagnosis of and treatment refinement for episodic and chronic depression: A study carried out in the University of Eastern Finland discovered...
De-cluttering may not help people with dementia
A clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia....
Mitochondria: An energy explanation for autism
Almost every human cell teems with a potpourri of tiny powerhouses: mitochondria. Up to thousands of them. These organelles use oxygen to convert the nutrients...
Sleeping longer than 6.5 hours associated with cognitive decline
Dr Greg Elder, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Associate Director of Northumbria Sleep Research explores why a good night's sleep is important and how our...
Flipping the gut microbiome–autism link on its head
Flipping the gut microbiome–autism link on its head: A new Australian collaborative Autism CRC study, led by Mater Research and The University of Queensland, has...
