A Review of ‘Rob Burrow: My Year with MND’ – Olivia Hesketh

Rob Burrow is a national legend in the world of rugby league; he played 17 seasons for Leeds Rhinos, represented his country and was renowned for his small stature and ability to dart around a pitch. Now, just two years after his retirement from the sport he is battling the devastating Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more about A Review of ‘Rob Burrow: My Year with MND’ – Olivia Hesketh[…]

What exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? – Thora Paul

What exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease?   The History   Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia which is irreversible and induces progressive deterioration of neurones in the brain. Named after Alois Alzheimer a German Physiatrist who first described its symptoms in 1901, after realising his patient, 51-year-old female, Auguste Deter’s progressive mental deterioration. Her autopsy revealed Read more about What exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? – Thora Paul[…]

Parasite Culture and Diagnosis – Leishmania adleri

Leishmania alderi (a lizard parasite that is non-pathogenic to humans) can easily be grown in culture to further research into the neglected tropical disease Leishmaniasis and to investigate the usage of an antigen detection diagnostic test – BIOL322 Tropical Diseases practical. Leishmaniasis is caused by transmission of the protozoan Leishmania parasites via the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies. Read more about Parasite Culture and Diagnosis – Leishmania adleri[…]