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Generic 3D image of the head and brainReliability of neuroscience research questioned
10 Apr 13
Generic image of the human brainScientists identify brain’s ‘molecular memory switch’
28 March 2013
Generic image of a bandaged handScientists find calcium is the initial trigger in our immune response to healing
14 Feb 13
Generic image illustrating concept of heartbeatResearchers identify new target for common heart condition
8 January 2013
Generic image illustrating concept of heart beat£875,000 to investigate protein that could hold the key to reversing the effects of heart failure
23 November 2012
Generic image of sleep deprived womanCould poor sleep contribute to symptoms of schizophrenia?
15 November 2012
Dr Nadia CerminaraBristol neuroscientist selected for Royal Society pairing scheme
29 October 2012
3D high-render macro of neurons£320k funding boost for dementia research
24 October 2012
Generic image of a protein structureProtein levels could predict if bowel cancer patients will benefit from Avastin
23 October 2012
Generic image illustrating blood pressureResearchers awarded almost £1 million to target high blood pressure
15 Aug 12
Generic image illustrating neck painResearchers identify which sensory nerve cells contribute to chronic nerve pain
13 August 2012
Tracks/footprints of white blood cells as they find early cancer cells (green) in the zebrafish larvaeScientists identify mechanisms in aspirin that help protect against cancer
31 May 2012
Paul Martin, Professor of Cell Biology in the Schools of Biochemistry and Physiology & PharmacologyPaul Martin’s research recognised by international science community
11 May 2012
An image of the device (implanted on the right side of the chest)Bristol researchers offer new hope for people with heart failure
9 May 2012
An image of a hippocampal neuron SUMO shows subtlety to control brain function
23 April 2012
Veins Pumping up the funding for high blood pressure research
01 Mar 2012
Generic image illustrating Alzheimer's DiseaseBristol neuroscientists join major EU consortium dedicated to advancing new Alzheimer’s disease therapies
22 Feb 2012
Heart showing position of coronary arteries Researchers solve puzzle of proteins linked to heart failure
22 Feb 2012
Generic image of a nerve cell (neurone)Why the brain is more reluctant to function as we age
1 February 2012
Generic 3D image of the head and brainScientists provide potential explanation for mechanisms of associative memory
13 Dec 2011
Cells A new way to target cancer
12 Dec 11
Generic image of colorful gears forming a human brain together with one red big central cog.Bristol neuroscientists awarded over £1 million to target childhood cancer and explore how the brain controls movement
01 Dec 11
Wellcome (Care of the heart) illustration in cartoon-style, showing a figure wearing a bow tie playing a cello or double bass in the shape of a red heart.School scientists identify area that could sever communication between brain and heart in disease
28 Nov 11
Generic image of nerve cells in the brain Scientists discover how to design drugs that could target particular nerve cells
10 Nov 11
Generic image of a 3D model of a brainHow cannabis causes ‘cognitive chaos’ in the brain
25 October 11
Neurosurgery School Neuroscientists move into the clinic
2 September 2011
from: Bristol Neuroscience
human brain The brain's self-defence against effects of stroke
17 August 2011
from: Bristol Neuroscience
Brain circuits Have we met before? The brain has the answer
1 August 2011
from: Bristol Neuroscience
Alzheimer's in newspapers Funding boost to further research into mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
29 July 2011
from: Bristol Neuroscience
pain A new way to relieve for chronic pain?
12 June 2011
from: Bristol Neuroscience
A young women with a soft drinkOver consumption of sugary drinks dulls taste buds
9 June 2011
Generic image of a man showing signs of anxiety Bristol scientists pave the way to tackling anxiety disorders
06 May 2011
Dr Matt Jones £2 million for research into the brain
27 April 2011
neural dynamics Bristol University trains scientists of tomorrow
10 January 2011
zebrafish Zebrafish provide new hope for cancer treatment
14 December 2010
chronic pain Novel approach to chronic pain relief
1 December 2010
An image of brain stem astrocytes taken using a confocal microscopeBright stars of the brain regulate breathing
15 July 2010
bee toxin New perspective in ion channel indicates treatment potential
9 July 2010
hypertension Sympathetic brain to blame for high blood pressure
6 July 2010
Professor Alastair Poole BHF grant renewed for thrombosis research
28 May 2010
young girl New insight into the defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis
18 December 2009