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Fruit fly brain map ‘could help shed light on how humans think and behave’

The map shows how the brain’s 140,000 neurons make close to 50 million connections between them.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Scientists complete first map of an insect brain

The achievement brings experts closer to true understanding of the mechanism of thought, researchers say.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Scottish researcher wins 'prestigious' £440,000 prize for pioneering research

A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in his field.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2023

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Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition

Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the majority of these people are able to use medications to manage and prevent their seizures, around one-third don’t respond well to these treatments. In such cases, the only option available to bring seizures under control is to remove the part…

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2022

Drinking tea ‘may lower risk of type 2 diabetes’

Previous research has found that tea could be beneficial for health, partly because it contains antioxidants and polyphenols.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022

Obesity: neither genetics nor social background is a very good predictor of your body weight – new research

There’s long been a debate about whether genetics or the environment people are raised in is the biggest cause of obesity.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2022

Healthy human brains are hotter than previously thought, exceeding 40C – study

The study also found that brain temperature drops at night, and increases during the day.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

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Community dialogue can show the way to meeting water needs: a South African case

About 842,000 people die every year from diarrhoea in rural communities because they lack safe water and adequate sanitation. Water and sanitation are essential in preventing a number of other infections and hygiene-related diseases.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

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