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A trip to space: an unforgettable experience?

A recent study has warned that astronauts on missions to Mars could develop dementia as a result of cosmic radiation. Scientists at the University of California found cognitive deficits and…

Tying together spiders' silk, proteins and Alzheimer's dementia

On the evening of Tuesday 6th November, Professor Louise Serpell gave listeners her insight into protein structure and amyloid accumulation – and how this can result in neurodegenerative diseases that…

The Artist's Contribution to Medicine: How Stop Frame Animation Can Help Dementia Patients

Last week the Brighton and Sussex Medical School hosted a free conference where speakers from Salmagundi Films, Bo Chapman and Zoe Flynn, presented their findings on treating Dementia patients using…