New insight into how anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids could help reduce depression

Research led by King’s College London has, for the first time, shown that when omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are given to patients with depression they are metabolised into molecules called lipid mediators and the levels of these in the blood are linked to an improvement in symptoms. The research is published today in Molecular Psychiatry.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Jun 2021
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Five ways universities could improve mental health support for male students

A blog written by Dr June Brown, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Ilyas Sagar-Ouriaghli, NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre PhD Student, Vinay Tailor, MBBS at GKT School of Medical Education and Dr Emma Godfrey, Education Lead for the Department of Psychology.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 14 Jun 2021
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New research from King's has identified three key inflammatory proteins which are lower in individuals at risk of severe COVID-19.

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, has identified three key inflammatory proteins which are lower in individuals at risk of severe COVID-19.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 8 Jun 2021
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Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration, according to new research

A new study of over 3000 people led by King’s College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people with cognitive issues.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 7 Jun 2021
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Silent MRI: improving access to neuroimaging research

A blog by Nikou Louise Damestani, a Final Year NIHR Maudsley BRC PhD Candidate in the Department of Neuroimaging, on the benefits and her research into silent MRI.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 3 Jun 2021
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