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How moving dots are helping us learn more about dyslexia in children

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29 November 202126 November 2021

Around one in ten children in the UK have dyslexia, a developmental condition which means that they struggle to learn to read. It often causes difficulties in spelling too. Reading…Read More >

Dragons’ Den: Funding for Early Career Researcher collaborations

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28 April 2021

Last month saw Early Career Researchers (ECRs) pitching collaborative research ideas to a panel of ‘Dragons’, with three projects securing funding from the panel. The event was jointly hosted by…Read More >

Anxiety in autistic children – why rates are so high

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20 February 20203 November 2021

Children with autism can be over-responsive to things like loud noises or clothing fabrics, which can develop into lifelong phobias.  Writing for The Conversation, Dr Keren MacLennan explains that early…Read More >

Dopamine fasting: an expert reviews the latest craze in Silicon Valley

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2 December 20193 November 2021

Dr Ciara McCabe, our specialist on the brain’s reward system, looks at the latest craze for ‘dopamine fasting’ and separates fact from fiction in a new post for The Conversation.

Defeating dementia

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20 September 20193 November 2021

From finding brain changes decades before dementia strikes to exploring the protective effects of speaking another language, Reading researchers are targeting the disease on several fronts. For World Alzheimer’s Day,…Read More >

Moving away from the ‘autism’ label

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27 June 20193 November 2021

Today we’re hosting the Autistica Discover conference – bringing together scientists, clinicians, autistic people and their families to discuss the latest autism research discoveries. Sarah Harrop spoke to Professor Bhisma…Read More >

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