| Description | Methodology was to have participants react to stimuli provided by a computer programme and a DNA swab was taken. The research concerned researching the risk factors relating to memory as aging occurs. The risk factor being considered was a particular gene which was thought to affect memory loss. |
| Topics | Ageing
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| Type | External research (U3A as research subjects) |
| U3A | Brighton and Hove
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| Organization/partner | Sussex University |
| Source of reference | Sussex University, Psychology Department |
| Output | PhD and publications |
| Notes | This research involves risk factors in memory as ageing occurs. The researcher was interested in whether a particular affected memory loss. Participants were recruited from U3A Brighton and Hove. The testing involved two hours of memory testing and reaction to information provided by a software program. This involved reacting to certain stimuli. In addition the DNA of the participants was acquired |