As part of its annual funding round, the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has just awarded $55.56 million to 49 projects with the potential to improve the health of New Zealanders. The projects span across public health, biomedical research, Māori and...
Professor Michael Dragunow is a molecular pharmacologist, neuroscientist, and researcher for BRNZ. Mike’s lab is looking into neurodegeneration, specifically how the blood supply system in the brain and inflammatory immune responses could be part of the problem in...
This article was originally posted by HDYONZ [http://www.hdyo.co.nz/research-1/2016/8/21/deep-inside-the-huntingtons-brain] Movement issues are one of the most commonly known symptoms of Huntington’s disease. If a person is familiar with the condition, they will know...
This article was originally published by the BHRC [http://www.otago.ac.nz/bhrc/news/otago624982.html] Mārama is a new viral vector and optogenetics platform founded by Dr Louise Parr-Brownlie and Dr Stephanie Hughes. The platform is funded and operated through Brain...
This article was originally published by the BHRC [http://www.otago.ac.nz/bhrc/news/otago629705.html] Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the developed world. Around 5 million people are permanently disabled by stroke every year and new...
This article was originally published by the BHRC [http://www.otago.ac.nz/bhrc/news/otago595813.html] Calcium is important for more than just healthy bones. According to Emeritus Professor John Rostas from the University of Newcastle, it is also a key factor in cell...