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Alzheimer’s and β-amyloid clearance

Alzheimer’s disease is in the news today as a small human trial (Mawuenyega et al., 2010) suggests that reduced β-amyloid clearance in the brain may be a key factor in Alhzeimer’s pathogenesis which is associated with accumulation of β-amyloid plaque. The...

Focus on Herbs: Turmeric

Now that winter is upon us, what could be more warming than a steaming bowl of curry? Everyone recognises turmeric (the rhizome of Curcuma longa) as the yellow colour in curry powder and using turmeric regularly in cooking can have many health benefits. Other than in...