Ruairi J Mackenzie
Technology Networks
RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years, where he also worked on the site’s SEO and editorial AI strategies. He created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.
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Industry Insight
Fighting Neurodegeneration by Understanding Inflammation
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the most pressing challenges of our time and teasing out the cellular mechanisms underpinning these diseases is a key goal for researchers in the field. We talked to Stéphane Martinez of CISBIO to discuss how researchers can access information on neurodegenerative mechanisms and how we are beginning to recognize the contribution of the immune system to neurodegeneration.
News
Previously Undiscovered Immune Cell Population Affects Learning and Memory
A new study has suggested that not only are there immune cell populations hiding undiscovered in the body, but they might have impacts far beyond protection from intruding microorganisms.
Article
BNA Interview Series: Exploring the Inflamed Mind With Professor Ed Bullmore
At the British Neuroscience Association's Festival of Neuroscience, we were lucky enough to sit down with some influential neuroscientists to discuss their work. In our last interview of the series, we talk to Professor Ed Bullmore on the evidence that connects inflammation and depression, and the possibility that the immune system could be targeted as part of future antidepressant treatments.
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Who Is Responsible for Reproducible Science?
Reproducibility is now recognized as a core feature of good scientific practice but too many papers fail to meet the grade. We talked to Leslie D McIntosh, CEO of Ripeta, on the topic of reproducibility. In this interview, we ask Leslie about the concepts within Ripeta’s recent report on the state of reproducible science in 2019.
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It’s Finally Happened: First Case of Brexit-induced Psychosis Recorded in Medical Journal
It may surprise some of our British readers that it has taken this long, but the first case of Brexit-induced psychosis has been recognized in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports.
Listicle
5 Ways That Using an ELN Can Improve Your Research
Electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) are digital replacements for paper notebooks. But whilst many digital technologies have swiftly replaced their analogue counterparts, ELN adoption remains stubbornly low. In this article, we look at five reasons why ELNs can improve your life as a researcher and the quality of your research.
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BNA Interview Series: Brain Repair and Regeneration With Professor Anders Björklund
At the British Neuroscience Association (BNA)’s Festival of Neuroscience, we were lucky enough to sit down with some influential neuroscientists to discuss their work. Here, we interview Lund University’s Professor Anders Björklund on his foundational research into the use of stem cell transplantation therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
News
Beside the Seaside: Living Closer to the Coast Linked to Mental Health Benefits
A study has suggested a link between proximity to the coast and a lower likelihood of self-reported poor mental health. People from the lowest socioeconomic groups living in urban populations had a roughly 40% lower chance of reporting mental health disorders if they lived within 1km of the coast as opposed to inland respondents more than 50km inland.
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Extreme Exercise Tires Both Your Body and Brain
A good workout might not just exhaust your body, but tire out your brain as well, suggests a new study conducted by researchers at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and the French National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP).
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Mass Spectrometry in Neuroscience
For proteomics researchers, work is almost impossible without mass spectrometry (MS). Neuroscience, however, has largely got by without dipping its toe into the pool of analytical chemistry. With the advent of faster, smarter MS tools, those days may be numbered, as MS-based techniques become an invaluable resource for studying the brain.
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