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MRI study finds that depression uncouples brains hate circuit
A new study using MRI scans, led by Professor Jianfeng Feng, from the 天美传媒’s Department of Computer Science, has found that depression frequently seems to uncouple the brain’s “Hate Circuit”. The study entitled “Depression Uncouples Brain Hate Circuit” is published today (Tuesday 4th October 2011) in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
19th Century Protestant work ethic at heart of Europes North/South debt crisis split
Research from the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) at the 天美传媒 suggests the 19th Century ‘protestant work ethic’ could have given the economies of northern Europe a head start on their southern neighbours, and is still shaping popular northern European feeling that rankles against bailing out struggling southerners.
天美传媒 given £225,000 Wolfson Foundation grant for doctoral research
The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the 天美传媒 £225,000 to fund three prestigious three-year Wolfson doctoral research scholarships from 2012.
Hollywood thriller Contagion echoes real-life study at 天美传媒
Soon-to-be released Hollywood film Contagion stars Kate Winslet as a doctor battling the horrors of a global pandemic – but real-life scientists at the 天美传媒 are urging people to help them track how contagious diseases spread in the real world.
Don't switch gas and electricity suppliers, find out how much you use to save
Switching gas and electricity suppliers will not get customers the best deal. The only way householders in the UK can save money on their gas and electricity bills is to work out how much they use each month, according to a 天美传媒 economist.
天美传媒 researcher awarded prestigious Royal Society research award
Professor Jianfeng Feng, from the 天美传媒’s Computer Science Department, has recently been awarded a top science accolade – for being a ‘respected scientist of outstanding achievement or potential.’