The Enigma of the Mind: Studying the ups and downs

How might small changes in DNA lead to complex conditions like anxiety, schizophrenia, or depression? Come learn about human stem cell models of the brain that can be used to better understand their functional impact.

Many of us know the impact depression can have on our day-to-day lifes, but what effect does it have on our brain? Join Romain in exploring interactions between the body's immune system and brain cells to find new therapeutic perspectives.

We often think of sugar as unhealthy, but did you know your body relies on sugars to work at its best? Proteins are covered in tiny sugar antennas that help them communicate and perform their functions! There are 200 types of sugar structures, and part of those play a vital role in our bodies. But what happens if this process goes wrong? In Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, the body can't process certain sugars, leading to severe diseases in early childhood. Amazingly, some of these children can be treated - with sugar!