Scientists unlock potential to yield “diet” fruit
A new study has demystified sugar distribution in plants, paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits. Read more
Research Group Sensory, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
Neuroscience in the School of Psychology embraces contemporary questions in sensory, cognitive and affective function in human and animal models of brain and behaviour.
Health is at the centre of our research goals, with a focus on early identification, problem prevention, functional restoration and maintenance across the lifespan. We address these issues at multiple levels of analysis and using various methodologies including neuropsychological testing, psychophysics and behavioural tasks, measures of brain structure and function using electrophysiology and magnetic resonance imaging, and molecular biology and immunology.
We collaborate extensively with other members of the school and clinical researchers with this cross disciplinary approach already leading to pivotal insights in vision, central auditory processing, pain, executive functioning in both typical (development, ageing) and atypical (e.g., schizophrenia, stroke) groups.
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Muscling RNA polymerase off the DNA
Researchers elucidate a unique molecular mechanism for efficient gene expression in pathogenic bacteria Read more
University of Newcastle author wins major literary award
Professor Sarah Wright, a human geographer from the University of Newcastle is part of a collective of women who were… Read more
A graduation like no other
There is light at the end of the tunnel for 550 students who will celebrate the culmination of their studies… Read more
The invisible hitchhikers alerting scientists to changes in the East Australian Ocean
For the first time, tiny marine organisms – known as microbes – have been recorded riding the iconic East Australian… Read more
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