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.
Search by tag: school of psychology and neuroscience
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.
Virtual dementia experience
The Virtual Dementia Tour gave people in St Andrews the chance to experience the world of those living with dementia.
Call for solidarity goes global
Chilean research student calls on academics to sign a letter calling for solidarity with the Chilean people and the removal of troops.
World-leading primate complex opens
A new cutting-edge research facility for advancing scientific knowledge on chimpanzee cognition and behaviour has officially launched.
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.
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.
Orangutans hold key to 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.
Call to fellowship
Influential cognitive primatologist, Professor Josep Call, has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.
3D vision breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion – crucial for hand-eye coordination.