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Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI
A new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accurately. The study will also test combining MRI with other cutting-edge diagnostic technologies to transform prostate cancer diagnosis. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 3, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Study reverses effects of aging on the transport system of neurons in a fly model system
A characteristic of aging in neurons– reduced transport through the cell– can be boosted in later life. The research, in a unique fly model system, could aid our understanding of how the function of neurons declines with age and in dementia. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 29, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Potential genetic link in sudden infant death syndrome identified
Rare genetic mutations associated with impairment of the breathing muscles are more common in children who have died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than in healthy controls, according to new research co-authored by Medical Research Council scientists. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 28, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Prioritising funding to tackle emerging health challenges
To help ensure that the MRC is well positioned to progress research in emerging areas of opportunity and meet key health challenges, we have published a new set of strategically-important science themes in which we wish to encourage grant applications, as identified by our research boards. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 28, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Study of over 5,000 young people to personalise treatment for childhood arthritis
MRC-funded scientists are beginning a five-year study of childhood arthritis and its linked eye inflammation called uveitis, with the aim of better understanding how to treat the complex condition, which affects one in 1,000 under-16 year olds in the UK. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 28, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Making best use of Big Data
Nine leading UK universities from across the UK will be the recipients of multimillion pound grants from the MRC, totalling£10 million, to help researchers harness the power of data science for mental health research. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 27, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Learning how the USA tackles neuro research
Early career researchers from some of the largest MRC-funded dementia programmes will present the results of their state-side collaborations in the MRC-NIH Partnering Award Symposium in Washington DC today. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 22, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

New MRC Council appointed
The Board of UK Research and Innovation has confirmed the appointment of the MRC’s new Council, coming into effect on 1 April 2018. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - March 21, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news