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Sex differences in brain growth emerge in the womb, study finds
There has long been debate over exactly how early in human brain development sex differences first emerge, and what causes them. Previous research has typically studied prenatal or postnatal brain...
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High levels of testosterone in the blood raise risk of coronary artery...
The findings could have implications for the use of testosterone supplements, which while they have approved medical applications, are increasing in popularity, particularly among younger men who see...
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Academics from across the University recognised at the Cambridge Awards for...
From supporting women’s education in Afghanistan and advancing Nepal’s circular economy, to revitalising tourism in the Galápagos Islands and equipping Muslim communities across the UK with astronomy...
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Momentum builds behind groundbreaking innovation partnership
The agenda included a stakeholder meeting on The University of Manchester’s campus on Wednesday 4 February, and a creative roundtable in MediaCity on Thursday 5 February, hosted by University of...
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‘Hidden’ bugs in our gut appear key to good health, finds global study
In a huge global study led by University of Cambridge researchers, a single group of bacteria - named CAG-170 - has repeatedly shown up in high numbers in the gut microbiomes of healthy people.CAG-170...
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AI stethoscope can help spot ‘silent epidemic’ of heart valve disease earlier...
Researchers led by the University of Cambridge analysed heart sounds from nearly 1,800 patients using an AI algorithm trained to recognise valve disease, a condition that often goes undiagnosed until...
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Former German Chancellor nominated for honorary degree
The former Federal Chancellor of Germany, Dr Angela Merkel, has been nominated for a Doctorate in Law, in recognition of her leadership and contribution to international relations. The first woman to...
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Cambridge academic appointed to new UN panel on AI
Anna Korhonen, a Professor of Natural Language Processing at the University, will be part of a panel of 40 members from across the world.The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial...
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Professor Sam Behjati appointed Head of Department of Paediatrics
Professor Behjati, a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, also holds positions as Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger...
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Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier among twelve dog breeds at...
Dogs which are overweight or which have narrowed nostrils or a wider, shorter head shape are more likely to suffer from the serious breathing condition, Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome...
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Tetris gameplay treatment helps reduce traumatic flashbacks for frontline...
Using ‘mental rotation,’ the treatment was also very effective at reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) more generally.The study, funded by Wellcome, offers potential to...
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What does ‘flexibility’ actually look like?
Researchers led by the University of Cambridge say they have taken a first step towards answering this question. Using ultra-sensitive atomic force microscopy – which analyses materials by ‘feeling’...
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Flickering glacial climate may have shaped early human evolution
Following this transition, Earth’s climate began swinging back and forth between warm interglacial periods and frigid ice ages, linked to slow, cyclic changes in Earth’s orbit. However, glacial periods...
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Exhibition explores Tudor legacies in contemporary art
The exhibition, curated by Cambridge art historian Dr Christina J Faraday features works by eleven contemporary artists working across painting, digital media, video and photography, animatronics,...
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Prime Minister of Ireland in Cambridge to announce first Childers Professor...
The Taoiseach announced that Professor Alvin Jackson would be the first person to hold the new post. The news was shared during a special event at Trinity College’s Wren Library, with many guests...
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