Since the dawn of modern molecular biology and cell biology in the 1950s, many people have been dreaming of a day one can create organs in the laboratory from patients’ cell samples. Every year many patients die in hospitals due to malfunctioning or failing organs caused by various diseases or … Continue reading
Today we launched our new report Treatments of tomorrow: Preparing for breakthroughs in dementia. In it, we call for an urgent plan for managing how new medicines reach patients. There are currently no treatments that can change or slow the course of the diseases that cause dementia, but in recent … Continue reading
Part of our mission at Alzheimer’s Research UK is to empower people across all generations through greater understanding of dementia. Working closely with people affected by dementia, we look for as many opportunities to do this as possible – through this blog, our health information, public meetings, the press, our … Continue reading
Chris Graham was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2010, aged just 34. Below is an extract from his newly released book detailing his mammoth 16,000-mile cycle ride around North America and Canada raising £40,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. ‘Five Minutes of Amazing’ was written with writer Wendy Holden. Dementia Adventure Diary, … Continue reading
Breaking down the technical and legal barriers are essential if technology transfer from academia to industry is to be done efficiently and effectively, according to researchers in Spain. Antonio Hidalgo, Professor of Technology Strategy at the Technical University of Madrid and José Albors, Professor of Business Administration at the Technical … Continue reading
My friend came round for Sunday morning coffee last week (too early for cocktails, however you could argue that it is never too early for a Mojito). As we sat in the garden putting the world to rights, bitching about men and discussing how insecure and totally dependent some are, … Continue reading
Paris – a name associated with culture, art, the opera, the bourgeoisie and foremost a world-class cuisine. The French capital invites not only with an incredible charm, but also with an interesting mixture of old and modern architecture. Many artists flock to Paris in the summer to paint the beautiful … Continue reading
Fruit are one of the best sources of vitamins, natural sugars and other components that are beneficiary to human health. Many berries have been claimed to contain valuable antioxidants that prevent oxidative damage to cells and can thus potentially help prevent cancer. Vitamins also help prevent other diseases and an … Continue reading
Rosecoco Beans (also called borlotti beans) are normally found in their dried form. Their deep pink colour skin is flecked with beige and brown spots. They need to be soaked overnight and cooked until soft. Once cooked, they look very similar to peanuts. Cooking them in a pressure cooker saves … Continue reading
Today’s recipe for the cheesy vegetable bake came about by chatting to my younger son who had eaten something similar at a friends place. The dish turned out to be so delicious that I almost forgot to take pictures of it after we served it. Ingredients: 3 cups mixed vegetables … Continue reading
Invest in something long-lasting, durable, effective, and versatile for your marketing department. Think about how to create a great impression with a well-designed, professional pull up banner or display banner set. The display banner is often left until the last minute when people are designing their exhibition or trade show … Continue reading
I have always loved raw mangoes from a young age and love using them in curries and stir fries. For this recipe I used a semi ripe mango to make a hot chutney to enjoy as a condiment and used it to flavour my sandwiches too. You can make it … Continue reading
Savoury Pancakes or Gujarati Pudlas made with vegetables and chickpea flour are made from Chickpea flour, vegetables, spice and herbs and look like a pancake, uttapam or a spanish omelette. Savoury Pancakes or Gujarati Pudlas made with vegetables and chickpea flour dish is very popular in most Gujarati homes. It’s … Continue reading
I usually make this dry potato curry called Bombay Aloo whenever I make Gujarati pudlas (pancakes) Ingredients for Bombay Aloo 2-3 medium potatoes 2-3 green chilies 2 tbls sunflower oil 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp salt ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp chili powder 1 tbl lemon juice Handful of … Continue reading
These quesadillas are easy to make and perfect for when you want to eat something spicy but simple. Ingredients for 4 servings: 8 tortilla wraps 2 tbls sunflower oil 2 cans ( 2X240 grams) of red kidney beans 1 cup of pasatta 2 red pepper chopped in cubes 2-3 cloves … Continue reading
An innovative virtual reality smartphone app – A Walk Through Dementia – will launch at a three-day public installation at St Pancras International Station from 2 June. The Android-exclusive app, available from the Google Play Store (http://bit.ly/1spg4Ol), was developed by Alzheimer’s Research UK and virtual reality specialists VISYON, and uses … Continue reading
Dr Katie Lunnon is a scientist based at the University of Exeter, where she studies the relatively new field of epigenetics – a biological process that can switch genes on or off, potentially influencing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s. Katie is one of the coordinators of the Alzheimer’s Research … Continue reading
Las Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations of the United States. After New York and San Francisco, it is on the top of the list for Americans and foreigners to visit. The glittery city attracts tourists from all over the world. Casinos The city of Las Vegas … Continue reading
Have you thought about making money online? 2016 might be your year and you could change your life around. There are several way you can make money online and why not try some of these and see if you can sort out your finances. Maybe you just want to have … Continue reading
How are you holding up with your New Year’s Resolutions? Have you made a list and are you already embarking on new adventures? Why not try online slot machines? Many of us set ourselves goals which might not be achievable and get frustrated easily. Why not try something simple and … Continue reading
The world is changing at an ever increasing pace and new technologies have revolutionised our way of life vastly over the past century. After the industrial revolution, the digital revolution has probably had the most profound impact on our economy today. Social Gaming Social gaming is developing fast and probably one … Continue reading
2016 is young and most of us have made plenty of resolutions to change our lives for the new year. What are your resolutions for the new year and what will you change? Taking up new hobbies is often on the top if the list, as it will give us … Continue reading
The rise of the internet and the tremendous increase in people able to access it at home has changed the way social interaction takes place. In particular, this is the case with social gaming, which now takes part mostly in the younger generations. Rather than playing board games, our youngsters are now getting … Continue reading
Establishing a budget is the first step for any successful home remodel. When you want to get prices from contractors quickly, yet lack the time to call each remodeling business in your area, you can learn more about how to get free quotes and prices when you use the remodeling … Continue reading
The last weeks of December are some of the most celebrated days of every year, and with these parties, reunions, and holiday cheer come plenty of cocktails and, sadly, overindulgence. Far too many revelers then make the poor choice to get behind the wheel of a car and drive after … Continue reading
Joining us today is National Level MP Competitor Bradley Martyn. Congrats on another great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division? I had been following bodybuilding for as long as I can remember. When the Men’s Physique division was introduced into the NPC, I decided … Continue reading