disease Articles
Chris Hemsworth vs. the genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease
Why are some brains more susceptible to neurodegeneration?
Can we dance ourselves happier and healthier?
It’s time to embrace dad dancing! Research reveals the power of dance to improve our mental health and well-being.
Decoding the controversy of gene editing
The uses of gene editing have been clouded with controversy ever since the technology was first developed in the 1970s. With the doors reopened for gene editing to return to the forefront of modern medicine, it’s crucial to learn about the correct facts and information that can decode this controversy.
Covid and climate change: A worrying trend
Georgie Selwood explores the ways in which climate change could impact our relationship with disease.
Have we misunderstood COVID-19?
The more we treat COVID, the more we learn about how it wreaks such devastation on the human body. Boglarka Kenedi outlines the research on a new aspect of the virus, which could revolutionise treatment.
Disabling brain cell tap causes neurodegeneration
Researchers from the University of Manchester have found that the deactivation of a neuron tap is a potential cause of neurodegeneration
New developments in Alzheimer’s treatment
A team of scientists at Imperial College London have revealed that they successfully used gene therapy to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in mice
Zika virus: What is it and will it affect me?
The Zika virus has recently been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation , but what is Zika and what does this mean for us in Manchester?
Manchester discovery reveals how genetic interactions increase disease risk
Manchester and Cambridge scientists reveal new research on how the interaction of gaps in genes can influence the risk of arthritis, psoriasis and type 1 diabetes