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Parent-led early intervention reduces autism symptoms
An early intervention for autism aimed at helping parents communicate with their child has been shown to have an effect on reducing the severity of autism symptoms. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - October 26, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: news

New MRC Chief of Strategy announced
Dr Declan Mulkeen has been appointed as the MRC’s Chief of Strategy. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - October 25, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: news

MRC awards £4.3m to boost UK research base in dementia
The Momentum awards, designed to support the UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI), will help open new research avenues which could transform the potential of dementia research in the UK. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - October 25, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: news

Maternal blood test may predict birth complications
A protein found in the blood of pregnant women could be used to develop tests to determine the health of their babies and aid decisions on early elective deliveries, according to an early study funded by the MRC and led by QMUL. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - October 25, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: news

Max Perutz Science Writing Award 2016 – winner announced
MRC-funded PhD student Liza Selley has won this year’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award, recognised for outstanding communication of scientific work. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - October 14, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: news