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The Life Scientific

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Jim meets neuroscientist Barbara Sahakian to discuss her work with Alzheimer's disease.

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    A right loyal toast

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    A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.

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    1. Europe and my quadriga-spotting tour

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      Will Self ponders the future of Europe, as he stands by Berlin's Brandenburg gate.

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      Will Self asks what can drive political leaders into the arms of the military.

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      Will Self explores Lords reform and the narrowing of the range of British political choice

    4. The rights of humans... and animals

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      Will Self asks whether 'human rights' really exist, when they can so easily be taken away.

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Adam Gopnik reflects on a topical issue.

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