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Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees

LightField Studios/Shutterstock A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated. It began as an investigation into an experimental Alzheimer’s drug, Simufilam, but quickly snowballed into something much bigger. The investigation identifiedContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Health

Filthy habits: medieval monks were more likely to have worms than ordinary people

It appears that tending to the friary gardens was not without its risks. Thomas Mucha/Shutterstock In the middle ages, monks, nuns, and friars had it relatively easy. They lived quiet lives within friaries and monastic complexes, reading manuscripts, praying, and tending to gardens in which they grew their own food.Continue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Science

Alan Partridge joins Coldplay to sing Kate Bush classic at Wembley

The 56-year-old Hollywood star commanded the stage beside the band’s lead singer Chris Martin to belt out Bush’s recent chart re-entry Running Up That Hill, as well as Knowing Me, Knowing You by the Swedish supergroup. Coogan appeared to be in character as delusional DJ and talk show host Partridge,Continue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Culture

Final hours of Tyson Fury’s cousin revealed before he was knifed to death

TYSON Fury’s cousin spent his final hours watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk before he was tragically stabbed to death, the Sun Online can reveal. Rico Burton, 31 – a former junior boxer himself – had been enjoying a night out in Manchester with friends when heContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Sport

The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

Police in India’s capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.Continue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Politics

Sharon Horgan on Bad Sisters – and the sisterhood: ‘TV still isn’t a level playing field for women’

“ That’s really disappointing,” says Sharon Horgan when I tell her every woman I spoke to in the run up to our interview idolises her, but she still seems to be somewhat of an unknown entity for the men. “But it is true! Eighty-to-ninety per cent of who I getContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Culture

Shocking Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 scorecards reveal one judge horrendously scored first THREE rounds for Brit

THE shocking scorecards for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk have been revealed. Joshua, 32, suffered a split-decision defeat to the former undisputed cruiserweight champion in their Saudi rematch on Saturday night. 3 Judge Glenn Feldman bizarrely scored Anthony Joshua the winner of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk 3 AJContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 21, 2022

In: Sport

Man Utd boost as Hakim Ziyech ‘ready’ for transfer return to Ajax from Chelsea

CHELSEA midfielder Hakim Ziyech is reportedly keen on the prospect of a return to Ajax. The midfielder, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. 1 Ziyech is keen to join AjaxCredit: Getty He arrived in London two years ago but has since failedContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 20, 2022

In: Sport

Cyclist dies in fatal road collision with tractor in Kildare

A cyclist has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Clane, Co Kildare on Saturday morning. At about 8.15am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision involving a pedal cyclist and an articulated tractor unit on the Millicent Road in Clane. The pedal cyclist, a male agedContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 20, 2022

In: Politics

NHS dentistry is at breaking point – only radical action may be enough to fix it

Those lucky enough to get an appointment often have to wait months for their care. DC Studio/ Shutterstock Almost 90% of NHS dental practices in the UK are no longer accepting new adult patients, according to a report by the BBC. Only one in five practices are willing to acceptContinue Reading

By: WMN

On: August 20, 2022

In: Health