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Centenary poll - send us your views
To mark the MRC’s Centenary we surveyed a range of people in the public eye - scientists and non-scientists alike - and asked two important questions.
3 March 2013
Is too much screen time bad for children’s mental health? The jury’s still out
Spending a long time in front of a TV or computer screen may not be as detrimental to children’s mental health as previously thought, according to new results from a large UK population study.
22 March 2013
Genetic analysis of UK Biobank participants
UK Biobank announces today plans to undertake detailed DNA analysis of its 500,000 participants to better understand the complex interaction of lifestyle and genes in causing disorders.
22 March 2013
Strictly Science: Exhibition celebrating 100 years of MRC achievements
22 March 2013
A free interactive exhibition celebratinga century of progress led by the Medical Research Council (MRC) opens to the public today.
Human brain research made easier by database
21 March 2013
Researchers will be able to access samples from more than 7,000 donated human brains to help study major brain diseases, thanks to a new on-line database, launched by the Medical Research Council (MRC) today.
Reappointment of Chief Executive for the Medical Research Council
18 March 2013
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, has announced the reappointment of Professor Sir John Savill, as chief executive and deputy chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
£47 million Biomedical Catalyst support announced for innovation in healthcare
11 March 2013
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Medical Research Council are to provide £47.2 million to UK businesses and universities, through their jointly managed Biomedical Catalyst programme.
Removing routine lab testing is safe and could increase access to HIV treatments for children in Africa
7 March 2013
a five year randomised controlled trial in Africa, funded by the Medical replacing routine lab tests with ongoing clinical assessments could help more children with HIV get treatment.
Gout drug offers hope for heart disease patients
5 March 2013
Research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) has shown than an old, inexpensive anti-gout drug has benefits for heart disease sufferers and has the potential to one day help prevent heart disease, sudden deaths and strokes.
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