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Blog – How to use controls in your scientific studies

14/03/2025

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

In their latest blog, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores the crucial role of controls in scientific studies, using insights from their own diverse research experience.

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So you’ve made a lab website. What should go on it?

13/03/2025

Nature Careers Blog

William Mills aims to make the website for his laboratory more than just a channel for promoting publications and research projects to the outside world.

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Blog – My PhD: Neurovascular effects of heart disease in Alzheimer’s

13/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Discover how Rahul Sidhu is exploring the link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s, uncovering how vascular health impacts neurodegeneration.

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Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Blood

12/03/2025

Alz Forum

Sex-specific blood changes in neurodegeneration: scRNA-Seq reveals major immune shifts in Parkinson’s men, minor in Alzheimer’s. Explore the largest dataset yet

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Blog – So you need some data – now what?

11/03/2025

Dr Jodi Watt

Dr Jodi Watt shares expert insights on finding, managing & understanding research data—practical tips, real challenges & motivation to get started!

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Profile – Rahul Sidhu, The University of Sheffield

10/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Rahul Sidhu is a PhD Student at The University of Sheffield assessing the effect of heart disease on dementia; in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s

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UK DRI and Parkinson’s UK join forces

07/03/2025

UK DRI

UK DRI & Parkinson’s UK launch a £10m research centre to find new treatments & a cure for Parkinson’s, uniting top scientists & cutting-edge resources.

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Blog – How on earth do I hire my team?!

07/03/2025

Dr Becky Carlyle

Struggling with hiring your first lab team? Dr Becky Carlyle shares expert tips to help you recruit the right people and build a successful research group!

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Building Careers in Applied Dementia Research

06/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

New report maps career pathways in applied dementia research, highlighting achievements, challenges, and key recommendations for future growth. Read now!

More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life

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Find creative new uses for chatbots

05/03/2025

Nature Careers Blog

The utility of generative AI tools is expanding far beyond simple summarisation and grammar support towards more sophisticated, pedagogical applications.

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Blog – My First Clinical Trial: Lessons Learned

05/03/2025

Dr Emma Law

Dr Emma Law reflects on key lessons from her first clinical trial, highlighting challenges, organisation, and best practices. Read more.