Edinburgh Neuroscience

07/11/2025

A study from a large international collaboration by Xueyi Shen and colleagues provides evidence that variations in DNA methylation are associated with Major Depression. It adds further evidence supporting involvement of the immune system. Read the full paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-025-00486-4

01/11/2025

The Williams lab went to the Halloween party as research models- spot yeast, human, E.coli, naked mole rat, axolotl, fusing organoid, frog, drosophila, excitatory neuron and oligodendrocyte!!!
😆😆😆🎃👻💀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

29/10/2025

more info and application: https://edin.ac/43BA701

27/10/2025

We’ve had an afternoon meeting today. An EN-PM packed full with a range of talks and discussions…

Session #1 was a data blitz from PhD students and post docs:

‘Deep learning digital speech biomarkers of dysarthria in motor neuron disease’

‘From microbes to milestones: Associations between the gut microbiome and neurodevelopment following preterm birth’

‘FMRP loss from adult human neurons reveals a neuromaintenance role that is corrected by phosphodiesterase-4D inhibition’

‘Untangling s*x differences in small vessel disease through proteomics analyses on a preclinical model’

Session #2 explored emerging and future models for sharing research outputs such as eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd and the Peer Community Initiative (https://lnkd.in/dKB8d4qM).

Professor Steve Pollard rounded off the day with his insightful keynote: ‘Targeting the core neurodevelopmental identity in glioblastoma with a viral immunotherapy’

With many thanks to early career researchers Johnny Tam, Aisling Kenny, Max K., Dani Ruiz Gabarre and Emina Hayashida; our discussion panel Theo Andrew, Adele Marston , Matthew Nolan, and Mahesh Karnani; Keynote speaker, Steve Pollard; and of course, our chairs Cathy Abbott and Malcolm Macleod.

27/10/2025

Audrey Chagnot and Axel Montagne discuss how the blood-brain barrier works, what happens when it breaks down, and why this matters for brain and body health: https://edin.ac/3Je82Ff

22/10/2025

Advisory note: The following post discusses suicidal feelings.

Researchers at the Anne Rowling Clinic in partnership with the University of East Anglia have summarised their 2024 research paper "Understanding Suicidal Thoughts After an MS Diagnosis"

You can read the summary on our website: https://www.annerowlingclinic.org/about/news/understanding-suicidal-thoughts-after-ms-diagnosis

If you have been affected by this post or by the news article -
are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Support is available:
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit the Samaritans website
Papyrus Prevention of Young Su***de - call their 24/7 HOPELINE 0800 068 41 41 or visit Papyrus HOPELINE
NHS 111 – For urgent mental health help, dial 111, Option 2 (24/7 in most areas)

In an emergency, always dial 999

Credit image: [Mikolette] via GettyImages

21/10/2025

Findings from this research: people with MS who took interferon-beta for a long time were found to have a slightly higher chance of developing heart and blood vessel problems.

Researchers from the Anne Rowling Clinic, in collaboration with the University of British Columbia (Canada), conducted a large-scale study to explore the long-term health effects of interferon-beta treatment in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study focused on potential links between the medication and cardiovascular health outcomes.

You can read the full news article and view the video summary here 👉 https://edin.ac/478ycRu

Edinburgh Neuroscience The University of Edinburgh University of British Columbia

08/10/2025

This promises to be both a reflective and thought-provoking day!

We are looking forward to welcoming guests from across the UK and beyond to “A Tribute to Euan MacDonald” – a day to connect and honour a lasting legacy.
SpeakUnique Euan's Guide Edinburgh Neuroscience The University of Edinburgh

02/10/2025

Some waiting lists for neurodevelopmental assessments can be more than three years, five in certain areas. This means children with ADHD, Autism or dyspraxia (and their parents) may feel left in limbo.

The online platform – EPIC Think Learn – fills this gap by offering parents of neurodivergent children ways to understand how their child’s brain works. The resources also offer teachers and clinicians ways to see things from the child’s point of view...

Children with ADHD, who are autistic or have dyspraxia, and their families, can sometimes feel unsure about where to get support enter EPIC Think Learn

Cofounded by Professor Sinead Rhodes and Dr Iona Beange, EPIC Think Learn turns 25+ years of evidence-based research into practical tools for neurodivergent children, and information for their parents, teachers and clinicians.

Read more about EPIC Think Learn, link in comments 💬👇

08/09/2025

📢 Job Alert: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Full details: edin.ac/3Ibm1uQ

Deadline for applications: Friday 19 September 2025

04/09/2025

Quick read on a PhD student’s experience of and interest in working with the public during her studies. Her work focuses on trying to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that determine disease duration in motor neuron disease (MND). 👇🏼

📑Have you about 4 mins to read the science communication blog by Anne Rowling Clinic PhD student Jade Lucas? In her blog, Jade shares her enthusiasm & experience of science communication and engaging with our local community:

▶️ https://edin.ac/4mMrLKE