Neuroscience Institute

The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience.

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White matter pathways of the human brain revealed by diffusion tensor imaging

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Artwork — Artist impression of the new Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre

18 March 2021

New gene therapy innovation centre to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments

A pioneering gene therapy innovation centre at the University of Sheffield is set to advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Old and newly made dopamine-producing nerve cells in the zebrafish brain

23 March 2021

Parkinson's gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime

A gene defect linked to Parkinson’s disease may not only cause the early death of neurons, but also impair the process that generates neurons in the brain throughout our lifetime, a new study has revealed.

17 March 2021

Hard of hearing over-70s report memory loss and mental health problems in lockdown

People with hearing difficulties experienced heightened self-reported depression, loneliness, and memory problems during the Covid-19 lockdown, according to an online survey of the over 70s.