Department of Clinical Neuroscience
At the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS), we conduct research and teaching regarding the function of the brain - from a molecular level to the effect on society.
The brain's ability to create and adapt explains game intelligence in elite soccer
The brain's ability to create and adapt explains game intelligence in elite soccer
In a new study, researchers from the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet have shown a clear link between game intelligence and the brain's ability to create and adapt under time pressure. The study is published in Nature Publishing Group's journal Scientific Reports.
Take part in a global survey on COVID-19 pandemic
Take part in a global survey on COVID-19 pandemic
We are interested to know how the pandemic affects your mental health and wellbeing. In a large worldwide survey, we are going to assess the effects of the pandemic on mental health globally.
Lecture on Climate Change with Alasdair Skelton from the Department Day 2019
Simple blood test may help predict MS progression, study finds
Simple blood test may help predict MS progression, study finds
A simple blood test may help predict which people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will get worse during the following year, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published online in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Magnus Helgesson has been granted 4.9 million SEK
Magnus Helgesson has been granted 4.9 million SEK
Magnus Helgesson has been granted 4.9 million SEK from AFA Insurance in order to investigate if drug- and psychotherapy can increase the potential for employees with common mental disorders to continue working despite their illness, and which psychosocial and organizational workplace factors can prevent sickness absence among people with these diagnoses.
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 4.9 million SEK
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 4.9 million SEK
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 4.9 million SEK from AFA Insurance in order to investigate how depression, anxiety and ADHD in young people relate to sickness absence later in life.
Drug reduces the risk of child sexual abuse
Drug reduces the risk of child sexual abuse
A drug that lowers levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body reduces the risk of men with pedophilic disorder sexually abusing children, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal JAMA Psychiatry shows.
Environment and Sustainable Development at CNS
We as part of a University has a central roll in the work to combat climate change, both by contributing through teaching and research, but we also need to contribute by reducing the impact of our own activities. Here you can find tips on what changes you can do in your daily life to reduce your climate footprint.
GDPR at KI
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, or Dataskyddsförordningen) for the processing of personal data is to be applied on May 25 2018 in Sweden. Here you will find information on GDPR and the implementation of the regulation at KI.