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title: "Historic medical discovery could help treat Alzheimer’s, and other stories – our morning round-up"
date: "2013-10-10T09:25:32+01:00"
modified: "2013-10-10T09:25:32+01:00"
url: "https://newhumanist.org.uk/2013/10/10/historic-medical-discovery-could-help-treat-alzheimers-and-other-stories-our-morning-round-up/"
post_id: 5972
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# Historic medical discovery could help treat Alzheimer’s, and other stories – our morning round-up

[Discovery “could hold key to Alzheimer’s treatment”](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24462699)

Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered a chemical that prevents the death of brain tissue, which they are claiming is a historic moment in medical research. (BBC)

[Gay rights row over Christian B&B “a clash of world views”](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/10367247/Gay-rights-row-over-Christian-BandB-a-clash-of-world-views-Supreme-Court-told.html)

Two guesthouse owners who were found to have discriminated against a gay couple have taken their case to the UK supreme court. (Telegraph)

[“Catholic” confession is good for the soul – says Archbishop of Canterbury](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/10368140/Catholic-confession-is-good-for-the-soul-says-Archbishop-of-Canterbury.html)

Justin Welby, leader of the Anglican Church, has called on his followers to take up the practice of going to confession. (Telegraph)

[Gravity “celebrates presence of God”, say Christian reviewers](http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/oct/10/gravity-god-george-clooney)

Alfonso Cuaron’s 3D film about space has won praise from Christian reviewers in the United States, who say it has a religious meaning. (Guardian)

[Libyan prime minister seized by armed men](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24470850)

Ali Zeidan, the prime minister of Libya, has been kidnapped by an armed militia, “for unknown reasons”, according to a government statement. (BBC)