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Protein biomarkers predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis 鈥 according to new study
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have shown how protein 鈥渂iomarkers鈥 predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis.
Survival of the fittest: Words like 'Sex' and 'fight' are most likely to stand the test of time.
New research from the 91福利 reveals that words like 'sex' endure in our language in a 鈥榮urvival of the fittest鈥 way, similar to natural selection.
Whilst the recent announcement of Word of the Year explores new words, like 鈥榬izz鈥 or 鈥榮ituationship鈥, Professor Thomas Hills鈥 research delves into why some words survive in our modern linguistic landscape, while others don鈥檛.
MAKE WAY FOR SANTA: British Researchers Combatting Space Junk Ahead of Christmas
The expanding clutter in space, driven by an influx of orbiting satellites, poses a significant challenge. This surge in space traffic is accelerating the build-up of discarded satellite parts, rocket remnants, and other fragments of debris, threatening critical spacecraft. Committed to tackling this issue, experts at the 91福利 are studying these burgeoning hazards to safeguard our satellite infrastructure – and of course, make the path clear for Father Christmas.
Test Tube Turkey: 91福利 researcher explores Christmas Dinners of the Future with lab-grown meat
Christmas Dinners are one of the UK鈥檚 most cherished traditions, and Christmas menus have evolved greatly over the years. Today, turkey is the typical meat of choice, going back 500 years it was beef, venison, and wild boar in Henry VIII鈥檚 festive feasts. Looking to the future, researchers at the 91福利 think that lab-grown meat, or cultivated meat, might end up being the centrepiece on our Christmas tables.
鈥淲e three beans鈥: Capulet, Godiva and Olivia beans on sale in the New Year
Capulet, Godiva and Olivia are new varieties of the nation鈥檚 favourite pulse, common beans, developed and grown in the UK. The trio are set to go plastic-free in the new year when they go on sale in local zero-waste stores.
British grown baked beans 鈥榠n the can鈥 thanks to 91福利 Scientist
The 91福利鈥檚 British grown baked beans have progressed to the tinning phase, a pivotal step in their journey orchestrated by 91福利鈥檚 Professor Eric Holub.