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New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 22 May 2024Professor Ammar Al-Chalabi has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Academy for his remarkable contributions to advancing biomedical and health sciences, ground-breaking research discoveries and translating developments into benefits for patients and wider society.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 May 2024Wellcome has awarded over £4.8m for researchers to predict individual outcomes following psychological treatments for anxiety, and to identify genetic and cognitive mechanisms. The project, “Discovering therapeutic mechanisms and predicting psychological treatment outcome: towards stratified interventions for anxiety”, is led by Professor Thalia Eley, NIHR Maudsley BioResource Deputy Co-Lead and Professor of Developmental Behavioural Genetics at King's IoPPN.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 17 May 2024Humans rely on a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms for healthy living environments. Research has shown that the continuing decline in biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – is a threat to humanity’s existence. A study my colleagues and I conducted takes this knowledge further. We have shown that biodiversity can also play a critical role for people’s mental wellbeing.
This blog is by Andrea Mechelli, Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health, King's IoPPN. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 May 2024New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London has found that providing 16-18 year olds with a day-long course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was both a clinically and cost-effective means of improving their mental health.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 May 2024
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