“People with #dementia are at greater risk of harm during heatwaves,” says Prof @pareshmalhotra.bsky.social from @imperialbrains.bsky.social Brain changes, dehydration & other conditions make them especially vulnerable to extreme heat. inews.co.uk/news/health/...

New research shows everyday wearables can detect early signs of Parkinson's Disease more sensitively than standard clinical tools. Could this pave the way for cheaper, earlier diagnosis of Parkinsons? 👇

New research has shown that Parkinson’s-linked brain regions retain a memory of the pesticide Rotenone. Rotenone is banned in the UK and EU. But in the US and Canada is still used to control fish populations in lakes and reservoirs.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/266673/...

Could your diet could help heal nerve damage after spinal cord injury? New research suggests that intermittent fasting improves leptin signialling, a “hunger” hormone that also promotes nerve repair, in mice.👇

Psychosis can happen in depression, bipolar disorder & schizophrenia. New research shows it’s linked to dopamine changes in all of them, suggesting treatments could be tailored by biology, not just diagnosis. 🧠👇

People with dementia are at greater risk during heatwaves, warns Prof Paresh Malhotra (@pareshmalhotra.bsky.social). Disrupted temperature control in the brain, difficulties with communication and hydration, and other health conditions increase vulnerability.👇

🚨 PhD Opportunity! A 3 year project on dopaminergic dysregulation in bipolar disorder & psychosis, using neuromelanin-sensitive MRI. 🔬Supervised by @sameerjauhar.bsky.social 📅 Deadline: 5 Sept 💸 £22,780 stipend Apply now👇

🍷Is a glass of wine after work harmless? Not according to Prof David Nutt @profdavidnutt.bsky.socia‬l who says the safe limit is one large glass of wine per year. "If alcohol were invented today, it would fail safety checks".👇

At this weekend’s Great Exhibition Road Festival, Honorary Research Fellow Dr Fernando Ernesto Rosas De Andraca spoke to the BBC about one of science’s greatest mysteries — human consciousness 🧠✨ What makes us aware? And could AI ever be conscious? Read more👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why are some brain cells more vulnerable to damage than others in Parkinson's Disease? A study has highlighted a specific mitochondrial mechanism could be a key reason for their vulnerability, and why other cells remain unaffected.👇

Dr @tobyellmers.bsky.social from @imperialbrains.bsky.social spoke to BBC Radio Scotland on research which finds there is a strong association between an older person’s view of how they are #ageing and how well they recover after a fall. 🎧 Listen from 54mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Congratulations to @imperialbrains.bsky.social who have earned both a Gold and Silver LEAF Award for lab #sustainability 🌿👏 From glove recycling to freezer cataloguing, our departments are leading the way to a greener research future. #SustainableScience ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264433/...

Tuesday's graduation was full of proud moments and wise words 💬👏 Constance Burgod from @imperialbrains.bsky.social, shared: "My PhD at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social taught me that beyond commitment and dedication, working with purpose and passion makes the challenges worthwhile."

🧠 During #DementiaActionWeek, Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock MP and @rupahuq.bsky.social visited Imperial to see cutting-edge #DementiaResearch in action. They explored work by @ukdri.ac.uk to support people living with dementia and transform care.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264313/...

How does APOE change your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? At least partially by changing the function of immune cells in your brain 🧠🧬 New paper out in @natcomms.nature.com today: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @ukdri.ac.uk @kingsioppn.bsky.social @imperialbrains.bsky.social

Our researchers and Coventry University found that older people who fell tended to recover better if they had a positive outlook on ageing.🩼 Falls are a major health concern so the work will help scientists analyse why some people recover better than others. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264333/...

“What is the best and fastest way to help as many people as possible?" Dr Tony Goldstone (@tonygoldstone.bsky.social) spoke to @theguardian.com on why #semaglutide is an effective approach to treating patients with obesity.👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Congratulations to the ECR Committee at @imperialbrains.bsky.social for organising a fantastic day of learning and community with a stunning Keynote by @rimonaweil.bsky.social #neurology #neuroscience #psychiatry

We’re looking for an inspirational leader to Head our @imperialbrains.bsky.social 🧠 The successful applicant will lead and grow an internationally renowned portfolio of translational research in #neuroscience and #MentalHealth. Apply by 20 May: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

A new 'ZedTech' Dementia network will develop sustainable technologies to support independent living with #dementia. The network is led by our Prof David Sharp and funded by @ukri.org and @nihr.bsky.social.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/262314/...

🚨 We're hiring! Imperial’s Centre for Psychedelic Research is looking for a Lecturer in Psychopharmacology & Psychiatry to lead groundbreaking research in addiction & psychedelic science 🧠✨ Expertise in brain imaging is required. Apply by 18 March👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

Stigma & ignorance are holding back new psychiatric treatments, says Prof David Nutt from @imperialbrains.bsky.social. Decades on, patients still rely on the same meds from the 1970s. Read more in the @financialtimes.com feature: ft.com/content/ad33... #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #Psychiatry

Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and changes that can contribute to neurodegenerative disease. The greatest effects were seen in those hospitalised with COVID or with underlying risk factors ⬇️ @imperialbrains.bsky.social | @ukdri.ac.uk www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/...

Congratulations to our Dr Nir Grossman for receiving £4.1m of ARIA research funding! The award is to will help develop technology capable of precisely stimulating deep brain regions implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. 👉 imperial.ac.uk/news/260073/...

"We need more strategies for informing people about these phenomena." Dr David Erritzoe (@DavidErritzoe) comments in the @guardian about the mental health risks after a rise in recreational magic mushroom use. 🍄 https://buff.ly/4gSmMVL

What possible breakthroughs in brain science could there be in 2025? 💭 Prof Paresh Malhotra (@pareshmalhotra.bsky.social) discusses in @inews.co.uk what could be on the horizon in dementia research.👇

What is health denial and how does it affect your habits such as drinking? Prof David Nutt (@profdavidnutt.bsky.social) comments in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social on the psychology of drinking alcohol.👇 https://buff.ly/3Wfzshl

Researchers have mapped how genes work over 2.3 million brain cells from 400 human brain tissue donors. The work could help us better understand how genes influence neurological health and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. 👉 imperial.ac.uk/news/259876/...

"I was 19 and the experience transformed the trajectory of my career." Dr Greg Scott was inspired by his diagnosis of a brain tumour to pursue a career in medicine and neurology. Read his story in the @theguardian.com.👇 www.theguardian.com/science/2024...

Congratulations to Professor William Wisden @imperiallifesci.bsky.social who has been appointed the Centre Director of the UKDRI at Imperial.🎉 Prof Wisden's research focuses on how brain cells communication and regulate sleep.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/259455/...

Thank you @arts_at_imperial @ImperialCharity for putting my photographs on display at Hammersmith Hospital for staff art exhibition. Come see them on the south corridor - they will move to St Mary’s Hospital in April 2025. @imperialmed.bsky.social @imperialbrains.bsky.social @ImperialNHS

A new inter-university programme will investigate the role of circadian rhythms in ageing. Funded by the BBSRC, CircadiAgeing will take a holistic approach to understand how the circadian clocks work.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/259293/...

Scientists have discovered that specialist macrophages, a type of white blood cell, plays a key role in the control of muscles. 💪 The discovery overturns previous assumptions that muscle contraction is controlled by the nervous system.👇

Researchers have created a new AI software which can read the brain scans of patients who have had a #stroke. The new technology helps doctors to more accurately pinpoint when the stroke occurred, and whether it can be successfully treated.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/259073/...

In a study of brain cells from mice and humans, researchers have uncovered a 'chemical metronome' which tells us when its time to sleep.😴 The scientists say this could have implications for treating jetlag and sleep disorders.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/258953/...

Imperial's Clinical Imaging Facility has relaunched and with a brand new whole-body PET-CT scanner.🩻 The facility based at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus provides research support and technology for research activities across the university.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/258853/...

A study using UK Biobank data has found that men at high risk of heart disease face earlier brain health decline than women. The decline was linked to regions in the temporal lobe which are crucial for memory and sensory processing.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/258793/...