Environmental enrichment and cognitive function across the lifespan

Reference: BB/L00139X/1 Abstract: The human brain, like other organs, is affected by ageing. This can lead to reduced concentration, forgetfulness, and confusion when confronted with novel or unexpected situations. In more severe cases this puts the person at risk of harm and jeopardises independent living, placing heavy burdens on families and society. There is therefore … Read more

Genetic counselling for Rett syndrome

Reference: RES-145-28-1003 Abstract: PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: n.a end: n.a Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United Kingdom Funding organization: Economic and Social Research Council Shaping Society Financing: NATIONAL FUNDINGS – 0 € hyperlink

Creating conditions : the making and re-making of a genetic syndrome

Reference: RES-145-28-1003 Abstract: Based on original ethnographic research with scientists, clinicians and families, this book examines Rett syndrome to illuminate more general issues concerning the construction and interpretation of diseases and syndromes. It derives from research with a specialist team of clinicians and scientists, and a series of families referred with a potential diagnosis of … Read more

WDVPT (Role of the Wnt/b-catenin pathway in the dorso-ventral organisation of the telencephalon.)

Reference: 40712 Abstract: To obtain the diversity of cells present in the human brain, different signalling molecules are repeatedly used to regionalise the central nervous system (CNS). In this work we used the zebrafish as an organism model to find which signal pathways are involved in the anterior brain formation and when do they act. … Read more

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