You’ve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a…Read More >
Alzheimer’s disease
The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Here, Dr Mark Dallas outlines the ten…Read More >
Alzheimer’s researcher invited to the Captains’ table in San Marino
A University of Reading researcher has been honoured with a reception in his home country of San Marino. On the 13th of August 2018, the Most Excellent Regent Captains of…Read More >
Pint of Science: What’s going on in the brain?
Picture this! What’s going on in the brain? Doctors and researchers use brain imaging methods to diagnose illness and investigate the brain. These talks will introduce brain imaging for science…Read More >
Pint of Science: Dementia
Mice, men, mad cows, cannibalism and…dementia? Dementia is a name for a group of diseases which cause reduced brain function. Dr Francesco Tamagnini and Dr Patrick Lewis will introduce two types…Read More >
PUBLIC LECTURE – Brain glue: sticking it to dementia
Brain Glue: Sticking it to Dementia Wednesday 28 February, 7.30-8.45pm G11, Henley Business School, Whiteknights campus This event is free to attend. Registration in advance is not required, but is…Read More >
How the brain’s ‘biological hoovers’ could help us understand Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr Mark Dallas, Lecturer in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, University of Reading Our hope as dementia scientists is that these cells could unlock a new avenue of treatments that alters…Read More >
