NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Kings world-class contribution to understanding of clozapine

Researchers from King’s College London have contributed more to the understanding of schizophrenia drug clozapine than almost any other institution in the world.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 3 Mar 2016

Suicide six times more likely in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients compared to general population

People diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a new study from researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 9 Feb 2016

Blood-based signature for Alzheimer’s disease could accelerate search for treatment

BRC scientists have identified a blood-based 'signature' linked to harmful plaques in the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 Jan 2016

ZNF804A Gene linked to length of hospital stay for people with psychosis

BRC researchers have discovered a gene variant which could be useful for predicting the amount of time that people suffering with psychosis will spend in hospital.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 Dec 2015

Brain inflammation linked to schizophrenia

Inflammation in the brain is linked to a greater risk of schizophrenia, according to a new study part-funded by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Oct 2015