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Psychiatric illness and visualising the brain: Could the cannabis plant hold clues?
Schizophrenia is a devastating psychiatric disorder characterised by distorted thoughts, reduced social interactions and deficits in cognition, such as decreased attention, learning and memory. Existing medications can help to treat some people, but are not completely effective and new treatment approaches are needed.
Molecular gymnastics in DNA replication
DNA replication – the copying of DNA – is one of the key processes occurring in all living cells. The accurate replication of DNA requires the coordination of more than 30 proteins. Together, these proteins form the replication system called the replisome. Through decades of research, the individual roles of each of the proteins are quite well characterised. However, the dynamic behaviours of the proteins and their coordination within the replisome complex remain poorly understood.
Hub Chief Investigator Distinguished Professor Irene Yarovsky named as one of ATSE New Fellows of 2021
Message to students - 1 December, 2021
Dear students, I hope you have been enjoying this time of rest and relaxation despite the wet weather. Release of grades for Spring Session occur tomorrow – the very best of luck to you.