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Alzheimer's disease comes for dolphins

Studying the brains of beached dolphins revealed familiar signs of Alzheimer's disease

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Dolphins may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers in Scotland

Bottlenose dolphin, a long-finned pilot whale and a third species found to have markers of the degenerative disease

The Guardian - UK

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease – study

The findings might help explain why some species get stranded, researchers say.

The Independent UK

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Dolphins may suffer brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease

A new study shows four animals from different dolphin species have some of the brain changes associated with human Alzheimer’s disease

The Independent UK

Glasgow friends stranded in -17C weather after van breaks down during road trip

NHS worker Manuel Gutierrez and his scientist pal Beatriz Castejon were forced to fight off freezing cold conditions after their broken down van left them stranded.

Glasgow Live

Modern and stylish Glasgow flat with garden views in the west end hits the market

An ‘impressive’ ground floor flat in the west end area has hit the market this week in the highly popular Woodlands area - currently accepting offers over £255,000.

Glasgow Live

The story of the McCash Scots Poetry Competition and why poets should enter

ST ANDREW’S Day was our prompt. The annual McCash Scots Poetry Competition, run jointly by Alan Riach from the University of Glasgow and Lesley…

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Entire block of apartments in Glasgow’s West End up for sale

A block of 12 apartments in the West End has been put up for sale, within close proximity to the University of Glasgow - currently on offer in excess of £3.45million.

Glasgow Live

Former St Mirren defender Barry McLaughlin welcomes new heading rules amid brain disease fears for players

The SFA have brought in new guidance to limit the amount of heading in training after research found footballers were more likely to suffer from brain disease in later life.

Daily Record

Scottish clubs told to introduce new heading rules

The new guidelines from the Scottish Football Association come following further research into concussion and the impact heading in training has on the brain

Irish Mirror

Scottish football bans heading on day before and after matches

The guidelines also recommend that training exercises involving repeated heading should be limited to once per week

The Independent UK

Ten free things to do in Glasgow with the kids this Christmas

Keeping the wee ones entertained over the festive period can be a challenge, especially with everyone keeping an eye on money this year - though free Christmas events are being held all over the city.

Glasgow Live

How we used ancient coins to show a 'fake' Roman emperor was real

All that was previously known about the supposed Roman emperor Sponsian was gleaned from a handful of gold coins that have been regarded as forgeries for over 150 years.

The Conversation

Ancient Roman gold coins thought to be ‘fakes’ reveal long-lost emperor

‘Findings will mean the addition of another important historical figure in our history’

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Coins study suggests ‘fake emperor’ was real, say scientists

Hoard once thought to be a fraud appears to be genuine, indicating mysterious Roman Sponsian lived

Glasgow Live

Glasgow University students call for cap on population amid fears some are sleeping rough

Students at the University of Glasgow are calling for a cap on intake, after it was revealed some may be sleeping rough due to a lack of housing - as well as clubs and societies becoming overwhelmed.

The Conversation

Artemis 1 is off – and we’re a step closer to using Moon dirt for construction in space

NASA has just launched its first rocket in the Artemis program, which will, among other things, take scientific experiments to produce metal on the Moon.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland-based scientists shortlisted for innovative imagery price

TWO scientists from the University of Glasgow have been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual Reflections of Research image…

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Glasgow billionaire dies aged 73 as wife pays tribute to 'mentor and soul mate'

One of Scotland's richest men John Shaw has passed away, he donated millions to the High School of Glasgow and Glasgow University, where he studied as a child and young man.

Daily Record

One of Scotland's richest men dies aged 73 as wife pays tribute to 'mentor and soul mate'

Glasgow-born John Shaw gave away millions in donations to schools and universities in his homeland.

Insider UK

Cosmic ray imaging spin-out gets funding for nuclear monitoring

Technology developed at the University of Glasgow will now be used to help clean up UK nuclear sites

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby’s self-reinforcement on concussion is a problem for the sport

The latest conference, dominated by sceptics of recent research, will do nothing to bring clarity to the CTE debate

Daily Record

Toxin that makes pigs vomit could solve 'alien meteorite mystery' nearly 100 years later

Scientists are now more confident defining where and when a Martian meteorite landed by studying a certain chemical that makes pigs throw up.

Daily Mirror

Pig vomit toxin leads to breakthrough in alien meteorite mystery

Scientists discovered when and where the Martian meteorite landed by examining a chemical substance called vomitoxin which infects crops and can make humans and pigs ill

Glasgow Live

Glasgow University expert brands children’s health inequalities as ‘national problem’

Dr Anna Pearce said the “widening of inequality” in some areas of children’s health was “worrying”, particularly as the financial situation for many families is expected to worsen.

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