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The cervical lymph nodes are thought to act as 'bins' for the brain, represented here by a rubbish chute with a skip at the end.

Potential clue about brain health from neck lymph node ‘brain bins’ – new study

Scientists have found another clue about how brain health is maintained and how this might be affected by ageing and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new paper.

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)

Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre aims to create a platform to deliver high quality experimental medicine research on new treatments and procedures to improve lives.

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Patients report alarming lack of trust in NHS primary care providers

Results of a survey on the level of trust that Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients have with NHS primary care service providers reveal alarming levels of discrimination and mistrust.

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Time-irreversibility reveals hidden structure in neural dynamics

Why do some memories last a lifetime while others fade away?

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The 14th Oxford Neuroscience Symposium

Around 250 academics and students attended the Oxford Neuroscience Symposium – a flagship annual event showcasing the breadth and excellence of neuroscience research at the University of Oxford.

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Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health

Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.

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Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health

25 March 2025

Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.

The 14th Oxford Neuroscience Symposium

24 March 2025

Around 250 academics and students attended the Oxford Neuroscience Symposium – a flagship annual event showcasing the breadth and excellence of neuroscience research at the University of Oxford.