Speedy microglia

Microglia cells, which are the cells in the brain responsible for detecting and fixing minor damage renew themselves more quickly than previously thought, new research has shown. A study, led by the University of Southampton and published in Cell Reports, shows that the turnover of these specialist cells is 10 times faster, allowing the whole population of […]

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Speedy microglia

Microglia cells, which are the cells in the brain responsible for detecting and fixing minor damage renew themselves more quickly than previously thought, new research has shown. A study, led by the University of Southampton and published in Cell Reports, shows that the turnover of these specialist cells is 10 times faster, allowing the whole population of […]

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The brief history of your liver

One of the largest organs in the human body, the liver is located on the right side of the body underneath the lower ribcage. It converts nutrients into substances that the body can use and helps to remove toxins from the blood. In fact, the cone-shaped liver contains around 13% of our body’s total blood […]

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Brussels sprouts could hold the key to treating Alzheimer’s

Brussels sprouts could provide an answer to treating Alzheimer’s – the most common cause of dementia. A supercharged version of the acid derived from our Christmas dinner veg is the basis of new research aimed at developing a new drug to treat the progressive brain disease. Experts at the University of Aberdeen are working on […]

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Brussels sprouts could hold the key to treating Alzheimer’s

Brussels sprouts could provide an answer to treating Alzheimer’s – the most common cause of dementia. A supercharged version of the acid derived from our Christmas dinner veg is the basis of new research aimed at developing a new drug to treat the progressive brain disease. Experts at the University of Aberdeen are working on […]

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