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Our research focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology and how they relate to behaviour. Key themes of our research are: neuronal structure and development; neuropathology and glial cell biology; neurophysiological and functional imaging measurements of the human brain; biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural aspects of learning, memory and attention; and genetic, biological and cognitive underpinnings of disorders across the lifespan, including autism, dementia, Huntington's disease, and ADHD.Potential research projects An online study of repetitive activities and circumscribed interests in autismCurrent / recent research projects Investigating Sensory and Motor Deficits in ADHD Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Cognitive deficits in Huntingdon disease Exploring the Broader Autism Phenotype in Simplex Versus Multiplex Autism Families

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The School of Life Sciences has developed bespoke pathways to MRes awards across all of its research interests, affording applicants the opportunity to develop their own postgraduate degree programmes. These new programmes can therefore be based around your particular areas of interest.

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Biomolecules are the foundation of all life. In Structural and Chemical Biology we seek to understand the structure of these molecules, and how this structure relates to function.The Department was established following major investment by the University and research funding bodies in Biological NMR, X-ray crystallography, bioinformatics, and single molecule imaging.In addition, there is an array of supporting biophysical techniques such as isothermal titration calorimetry, fluorescence spectrophotometry, optical and acoustic biosensors and thermofluoro methods for quantification of interactions.

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Functional gene analysis underlying key plant traits linked to yield enhancement in wheat (building on our recent wheat genome sequencing) and in barley, and the molecular and genomic analysis of photosynthesis in Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) and C4 species are a key research focus.The latter directly underpins our work to develop novel non-food biofuels feedstock crops suited to seasonally dry lands. Systems biology and bioinformatics are central tools that we use to research nuclear pore functioning and hormone signalling in plants and in bacterial pathogenicity.We also research plants for use in functional foods, for example biosynthetic pathways for flavour and in analysis of secondary compounds for novel pharmaceutical uses.

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We study patterns in the natural environment, from the behaviour of individual organisms to dynamics of populations and the diversity of communities. Our aim is to go beyond description of these patterns- we wish to understand the ecological and evolutionary factors that drive them.Ultimately, our goal is to understand the principles that underlie biological diversity ?

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Our goal is to understand the fundamental biochemistry and cell science that underlies normal development and that goes awry during human diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer disease, Fanconi anaemia, Kallmann syndrome, heart disease and ischemia.Our research programmes, which are generously funded through grants from the BBSRC, EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK, Royal Society and other charities, span disciplines from essential protein biology and glycobiology to cell signalling and gene regulation. Our investigators are involved in translational research for applications in drug discovery and tissue engineering.

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Comparative genomics represents the analysis of DNA sequences from different organisms, allowing us to understand how individuals differ or species have diverged.This approach underpins studies ranging from evolutionary and population biology to the analysis of changes that result in cancer development or the identification of critical genetic factors relevant to personalised medicine.Functional genomics is the application of DNA sequence data to determine how organisms and specific processes work, whether through the identification of specific genes, monitoring gene expression globally (transcriptomics and proteomics) or facilitating the direct analysis and manipulation of specific genes and proteins.Our research aims to understand how biological systems are functionally integrated within the context of the whole organism using the most recent advances in genomic and post genomic technologies.

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The Faculty of Science has developed bespoke pathways to Masters awards, affording applicants the opportunity to develop their own postgraduate degree programmes. Our MRes programmes have a greater research element than corresponding MSc programmes, so they?re ideal if you want to follow a research career.

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The Goal of the Department of Musculoskeletal Biology is to understand the fundamental biochemistry and cell science that underlies ageing and disease of skeletal muscle, bone, joints, cartilage, tendon and ligament. We are also engaged in research to develop novel therapies for such chronic disorders including regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

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The first year induction programme includes training in data analysis, informatics, computing and communication skills, and safety. Training is also provided by the University Graduate School (research skills, career development, business awareness, bioethics) and from within the departments (instrumentation, bioinformatics).

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