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New study shows the brain uses brief, slow rhythms to organise how memories are formed, stored, and later recalled

A new study from the University of Oxford and CNRS has shown that the brain uses rhythms for brain cell impulses to coordinate activity across memory-related regions in the brain during learning and help reactivate those experiences afterwards, strengthening what we remember.

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Clinical Trial of Ketogenic Therapy for Early Psychosis funded by Baszucki Group

The University Oxford has received £1.17m of funding from Baszucki Group to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a ketogenic diet for patients at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR-P).

Dozens of participants seated and standing at the event in the Seminar Room at the Department of Psychiatry to mark 50 years of the Oxford Self-harm Monitoring System. Emeritus Professor Keith Hawton is pictured third from right on the front row.

The 50th Anniversary of the Oxford Self-harm Monitoring System

Influential and impactful Oxford Self-harm Monitoring System had been in place, and continuously funded, for 50 years.

ASAP project leads Andy Sharott and Laura Parkkinen

Two researchers from NDCN join global network to unravel the complexity of Parkinson’s disease

Two scientists from NDCN, Professor Andrew Sharott (Team leader) and Professor Laura Parkkinen (Co-Investigator) have been selected for multi-year grants to join the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) an international, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional network working to address high-priority research questions about Parkinson's disease.

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Study shows that non-invasive ultrasound shows promise for treating Parkinson’s disease

Oxford researchers have shown for the first time that ultrasound could have similar effects on brain activity in Parkinson’s sufferers as implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes. This opens the door to new treatment approaches that could avoid surgery.

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New study offers breakthrough in detecting risk for psychosis and bipolar disorders

A study published recently in The Lancet Psychiatry has unveiled a new approach to identifying individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder.

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Cognitive impairment after a stroke calls for tailored recovery treatment shows new study

A major new study recently published in Imaging Neuroscience shows that the brain location of the stroke does not always determine the symptoms.

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Simple scoring system could help clinicians identify possible cases of NMDAR-antibody encephalitis

Scientists have identified a key set of symptoms and developed a scoring system to help clinicians in frontline medical and mental health services consider the possibility of a rare form of encephalitis, which can sometimes be mistaken for psychosis.

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New research collaboration to tackle ethnic inequalities in perinatal severe mental illness

A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds or those living in deprived areas who experience severe mental illness.

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New study investigates cause of repetitive negative thoughts

Repetitive negative thoughts will be investigated using a range of cutting-edge brain science techniques as part of a new study led by the University of Oxford and funded by Wellcome.

Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target

For the first time, a team of researchers have identified a new genetic link to pain, offering a promising drug target to alleviate chronic pain.

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Doctors call for improved physical health monitoring for people prescribed psychiatric medication

A major new Lancet Commission has called for people taking psychiatric medications - such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilisers - to receive proactive, ongoing physical health monitoring and support.

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Prehistoric teeth used to create historic map of infectious diseases

A research project led jointly by researchers from NDCN, the University of Copenhagen and University of Cambridge shows that large-scale mapping of prehistoric teeth and bones provides new knowledge of present-day infectious diseases. This may, among other things, have an impact on the development of vaccines.

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Identifying research priorities for severe paranoia

We talk to lead author David Sher about his paper, which aimed to establish potential research priorities for understanding and treating severe paranoia for the first time.

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A systematic review identifies the reasons why ambulance employees do not seek support at work for their mental health

Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel routinely face high-stress, emotionally intense situations that can impact their mental health, and yet, many ambulance staff do not seek help. A recent systematic review identifies practical ways to improve access to mental health resources.

Presynaptic dysfunction can be rescued in vivo by lowering CaV2.1 expression

Oxford study finds a new mechanism underlying synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease

Balancing Reward with Threat Highlights the Interplay between Brain, Behaviour, and Individual Traits

Daily life involves a continuous balance between pursuing positive opportunities – rewards – and remaining vigilant to threats, a dynamic process that is critical for survival in both humans and animals.

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Potential clue about brain health from neck lymph node ‘brain bins’ – new study

Scientists have found another clue about how brain health is maintained and how this might be affected by ageing and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new paper.

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Brain acts like music box playing different behaviours

Neuroscientists based in NDCN and Experimental Psychology reveal how cells form a coordinate system for behavioural sequences.

Congratulations to Linxin Li

Who has been awarded a prestigious fellowship.

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