Blog – Can we 3D print revolutionary research?
Dr Sam MoxonDr Sam Moxon introduces us to 3D Bioprinting, and work to print human tissue-like structures in the lab. But could this revolutionise dementia research?
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Hack your inkjet printer and turn it into a lab robot
The ConversationDo you think your printer is an astonishing feat of precision engineering – but how can if be help you in the Lab? Shared from The Conversation
Blog – Studying Memory using conversation analysis
Felicity SlocombeFelicity Slocombe discusses her work on collective remembering or co-remembering and how it can be used in interactions with people living with dementia
Blog – Has a reliance on animal models delayed dementia research?
Dr Kamar Ameen-AliWhy have preclinical studies using Alzheimer’s disease mouse models failed to translate into successful clinical trials? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores
Not All Bad? APOE4 Sharpens Memory in Older People
Alz ForumAPOE4, the strongest genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease, & has been tied to slightly better memory in the young.
NIHR Evidence – How can we reduce the toll of loneliness?
NIHRThis NIHR Evidence Collection brings together key findings on loneliness in older adults, to build a picture of what is known & needed.
Blood test set to transform detection of brain damage
UK DRIA new study has used a state-of-the-art blood test to track damage to the brain in people who have sustained traumatic brain injury (TBI).
From a 1m Samples, GWAS finds 7 New Alzheimer’s Spots
It took more than 1m samples, but researchers have managed to extract 7 fresh Alzheimer’s loci. Published September 7 in Nature Genetics.
Can Exercise Protect People Whose Plasma Tau Is Up?
Staying active has many health benefits, including, perhaps, to help preserve memory. Alas, is this true in some more than others?
Researching Alzheimer’s using cells and mice
Dementia ResearcherIn this Understanding Animal Research film – Dr Mark Dallas describes his research into the causes of Alzheimer’s disease & Glia cells
On Donanemab, Plaques Plummet. Off Donanemab, They Stay Away
If clearance of amyloid would be “reasonably likely” to bestow a cognitive benefit – setting the bar rather blow there other antibodies
Blog – Is blood flow the missing link to helping understand Alzheimer’s?
Dr Beth EyreIn the first of our blood flow blogs, Beth Eyre discusses her own research and gives a whistle stop tour about the importance of blood flow.