Search results for: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Stem cell technology offers new insight into MND
Scientists at St Andrews and Edinburgh have identified a specific type of cell in the human body which can cause motor neurons to fail.
17 December 2019Research
Alzheimer’s memory discovery
Scientists from have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer’s begins, offering hope for future treatment.
12 December 2019Research
Virtual dementia experience
The Virtual Dementia Tour gave people in St Andrews the chance to experience the world of those living with dementia.
30 October 2019Local community
St Andrews student’s call for solidarity with Chile goes global
Chilean research student calls on academics to sign a letter calling for solidarity with the Chilean people and the removal of troops.
28 October 2019Public interest stories
World-leading primate complex opens
A new cutting-edge research facility for advancing scientific knowledge on chimpanzee cognition and behaviour has officially launched.
7 October 2019Research
Apes possess human-like “theory of mind”
Apes understand what others see and believe, a skill previously believed to be unique to humans, according to new research.
30 September 2019Research
Improving life with dementia
The School of Psychology and Neuroscience's world-renowned dementia expert Dr Maggie Ellis is shortlisted as a finalist for Converge 2019.
19 September 2019Awards
Orangutans hold the key to human speech
New research shows great apes can control their voice in a similar way to humans, giving a unique insight into the evolution of language.
27 August 2019Research
World-leading primatologist elected Fellow of the British Academy
Influential cognitive primatologist, Professor Josep Call, has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.
19 July 2019Awards
3D vision breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion – crucial for hand-eye coordination.
18 June 2019Research