Here at Chez Nomad we’re always happy to hear about new research for the treatment of previously untreatable conditions. The discovery of a gene for Multiple Sclerosis is great news as a gateway to diagnosis and importantly, treatment. Plus, new understanding of the plaques formed in Alzheimer’s means hope that this terrible disease can be treated as well as potential insight into the effects of CTE.

Here’s hoping you’re able to find plenty to be positive about:

• Inherited MS Gene Discovered
• Australia begins Exporting Bees
• First Commercial Carbon Capture plant Opens in Switzerland
• Vaccines might be able to stop Alzheimer’s
• Tutankhamun’s Knife made of Meteoric Iron
• Papworth Hospital receive Invictus Medal
• Pluto’s ‘Beating Heart’ Explained
• Polecats making a Comeback
• National Museum of Scotland recreated in Lego for 150th Anniversary
• Murray fights his way into Semi-Finals