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Genetic regions associated with left-handedness identified and linked with brain architecture in language regions
A new study has for the first time identified regions of the genome associated with left-handedness in the general population and linked their effects with brain architecture. The study, led by researchers funded by the MRC and Wellcome, linked these genetic differences with the connections between areas of the brain related to language. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - September 4, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

MRC backs MSD and Francis Crick Institute collaboration to tackle motor neurone disease
Scientists at global biopharmaceutical company MSD and the Francis Crick Institute have started a unique new collaboration to understand the causes of motor neurone disease and identify potential targets for future treatments, co-funded by the Medical Research Council and MSD. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - August 29, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

MSD backs MSD and Francis Crick Institute collaboration to tackle motor neurone disease
Scientists at global biopharmaceutical company MSD and the Francis Crick Institute have started a unique new collaboration to understand the causes of motor neurone disease and identify potential targets for future treatments, co-funded by the Medical Research Council and MSD. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - August 27, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

New chair for the MRC Neurosciences and Mental Health Board
On 1 September, leading neurologist Professor Paul Matthews will start his tenure as the new Chair of the Neurosciences and Mental Health Board. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - August 21, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

2019 Max Perutz Science Writing Award shortlist announced
Twelve outstanding articles have been shortlisted for this year ' s Max Perutz Science Writing Award, the MRC ' s annual writing competition (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - August 19, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

UK joins forces with international experts to tackle global challenges
UK researchers and innovators will work with counterparts across the planet to tackle global challenges such as Ebola outbreaks, the impact of subpolar ocean currents on global climate, and the effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on society and individuals’ happiness and wellbeing following a major funding announcement. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - August 9, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

Superbug MRSA susceptible to existing antibiotics
Methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a serious problem, forcing doctors to turn to antibiotics other than penicillin or penicillin derivatives, or to different drug cocktails, which are often less effective in treating hospital and community based infections. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - June 25, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

EMBO recognises outstanding MRC researchers
MRC-supported researchers are among the 56 scientists elected as new EMBO Members. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - June 11, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

UKRI delivery plan published
Ambitious delivery plans published today outline how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which includes MRC, will work with its partners to ensure that world-leading research and innovation continues to flourish in the UK.  (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - June 10, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

Queen's Birthday Honours 2019
Congratulations to the people closely connected with the MRC who have been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - June 10, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

Pilot scheme launched to help MRC fellows secure leadership positions
The MRC has launched a new pilot funding scheme today aiming to support researchers through difficult transition periods in their careers. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - June 5, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

MRC Festival of Medical Research programme launched today
The annual MRC Festival of Medical Research takes place from 13-23 June 2019. It involves a wide range of free public activities showcasing MRC-funded research. The programme of MRC Festival activities launched today. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 20, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

£25 million funding awarded to leading disease prevention projects
MRC is one of twelve funders investing a total of£25 million into understanding and influencing the social, economic and environmental factors that affect our health. The investment marks the first ever funding round of the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP). (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 9, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

AMS elects new fellows
MRC-supported scientists are among the 50 distinguished medical researchers elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 8, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news

MRC to run competition process for Digital Innovation Hubs
The MRC is to run a competition process on behalf of Health Data Research UK, to create Digital Innovation Hubs: centres of excellence dedicated to pioneering the use of health data for research and innovation. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 7, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news