Blood tests could bring new hope to Alzheimer’s trials
Dementia ResearcherUCL Researchers have found that blood tests measuring the hallmark Alzheimer’s protein, beta-amyloid (amyloid), could reduce the cost of clinical trials
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Blog – Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia
Dr Alys GriffithsDr Alys Griffiths discusses the findings of her recent paper published in the Journal of Dementia – ‘Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia: Qualitative evidence from people living with dementia and family members’. (Also published in the Welsh Language)
Blog – Science Operates on Evidence, not Proof
Dr Sam MoxonNew blog by Dr Sam Moxon, discussing evidence versus proof. Arguing that proof restricts the scientific endeavour because if we can prove everything, we may as well stop looking. Then who knows what we will miss?
Aβ Binds Glutamate Receptors. Only in Guys, Though.
Alz ForumCould a person’s sex dictate how his or her brain reacts to amyloid? Stephen Ferguson, University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Institute, Canada, thinks it may.
Podcast – Blogs 2020 – Part 5
We.ve taken a look back over this year’s blogs & created a five-part podcast special. Hear the authors narrate their blogs, discussing life, careers & research
Podcast – Blogs 2020 – Part 4
Five-part podcast special. Hear from Dr Claire Durrant, Dr Cara Croft, Bethany McLoughlin, Dr Katy Stubbs and Dr Emily Oliver sharing careers tips & research
Podcast – Blogs 2020 – Part 3
Some blog highights from the year, discussing life, careers and research. In part-three we hear from Dr Clarissa Giebel, Morgan Daniel and Dr Emily Oliver.
Podcast – Blogs 2020 – Part 2
Blog collection, discussing life, careers and research. In part-two we hear from Morgan Daniel, Dr Anna Volkmer, Dr Emily Oliver and Dr Clarissa Giebel.
Podcast – Blogs 2020 – Part 1
Hear from Dr Anna Volkmer, Dr Emily Oliver, Dr Clarissa Giebel and Michelle Naessens. Discussing Vivas, Brexit, Social Care, post PhD life, qualitative research and how to avoid rubbish video calls.
Podcast – 2020 Dementia Roundup Christmas Special
2020 highlights podcast, over the past year we’ve recorded 38 podcasts with 80 dementia researchers from all over the world.
Biomarkers of Errant Endosome Spotted in Cerebrospinal Fluid
Does jammed-up protein recycling in neurons cause proteins to spill into the cerebrospinal fluid in Alzheimer’s disease? Article from the Alz Forum
Outstanding questions in dementia research
UK DRISee Professor Bart De Strooper, Professor Karen Duff, Professor John Hardy and Professor Giovanna Mallucci exploring outstanding questions in dementia research