Dementia: how brain resilience, immune health and the menopause play a role in women’s risk

Biological sex has a major influence on brain health. VPLAB/ Shutterstock Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in […]

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How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer’s test that can be done at home

These tests could be done at home, making Alzheimer's diagnosis more accessible. nito/ Shutterstock Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and a test sent in the post. This may sound like science fiction, but we are hoping our research could soon help […]

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