Cash for catching scientific errors
Nature Careers BlogThe ERROR project offers researchers a bounty for spotting mistakes in published papers — a strategy borrowed from the software industry. From Nature Careers
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Swapping processed foods for nuts and beans may lower dementia risk
Dementia ResearcherA Four-decade study of more than 130,000 people measured the risk of your morning bacon or ballgame hot dog – news from AAIC 24
GLP-1 Drug Liraglutide May Protect Against Dementia
Alzheimer's AssociationResearch reported at AAIC shows a GLP-1 agonist — the class of drugs shown to help with diabetes and weight loss may also protect the brain.
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia
Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.
Blood Test may improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Research reported at AAIC shows blood tests can be 90% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and could be use in primary care and memory clinics.
AD Biomarkers Change Similarly Before Symptoms
Alz ForumExplore how two major studies confirm the progression of Alzheimer’s biomarkers, from amyloid to tau, over 20 years leading to diagnosis.
DPUK – Great Minds: New treatments for dementia
Dementias Platform UKWatch a recording of the Dementias Platform UK Great Minds event, with a stellar line-up of speakers discussing new treatments for dementia.
Blog – Sorting FACS from fiction
Dr Gaia BrezzoDive into Dr Gaia Brezzo’s blog on FACS, a key immunology tool. Learn the difference between FACS & flow cytometry, and its impact on cellular research.
Catch-up – Lab Notes: Understanding Air Pollution & Dementia
Catch-up on the most recent ARUK Lab Notes session to hear from Dr Louise Kelly and Dr Jake Brooks talk about Air Pollution and Dementia.
Goodbye, APOE4. Hello, Healthy Brain?
Would carrying a muted version of APOE4, the strongest genetic risk factor of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease, protect against the disorder? Alz Forum explores
Volunteering in Late Life May Protect the Brain
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function, better executive function & episodic memory, according to research presented at the AAIC
Constipation Associated with Cognitive Aging and Decline
Experiencing less frequent bowel movements is associated with cognitive decline, according to new research reported today at the AAIC