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Glasgow study asked people across Scotland what dementia research should answer

Researchers in a study reported by the University of Glasgow asked people from across Scotland which questions about dementia and brain health they want scientists to answer.

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Why it matters: Scientists working on dementia and brain health are the group whose future research the study's team hopes the public's views will help improve.

The University of Glasgow reported that researchers asked people from across Scotland which questions about dementia and brain health they would like scientists to answer.

The university described the work as a first of its kind study.

According to the university, the researchers hope the study will help drive better and more meaningful research in future.

Editor’s view

Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

People across Scotland were asked what scientists studying dementia and brain health should answer, and the researchers say they hope this will lead to better and more meaningful research in future.

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