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Does Parkinson’s disease start in the stomach?

Does Parkinson’s disease start in the stomach?

Posted on 16 December 2016 by Dr Emma Yhnell

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition that affects the brain, around 1 in 500 people are affected by PD in the UK. In PD, some of the cells in […]

It’s not just about the dementia

It’s not just about the dementia

Posted on 21 September 2016 by Dr Katie Featherstone

Jackie Askey questioned Dr Featherstone about her work and what it will mean for people with dementia and their carers.

Dreams Workshop

Dreams Workshop

Posted on 11 August 2016 by Hayley Moulding

March 2016 saw me being fortunate enough to be crowned the winner of the Gold Zone on the online, science engagement project I’m a Scientist Get Me out of Here! […]

Alzheimer’s cure or incurable hype?

Alzheimer’s cure or incurable hype?

Posted on 29 July 2016 by Professor Petroc Sumner

Yesterday many newspapers claimed a major breakthrough in dementia treatment: “Scientists create first drug to halt Alzheimer’s’” (The Times); “Scientists discover first drug to halt brain decline in Alzheimer’s” (The […]