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Evolution of two contagious cancers affecting Tasmanian devils underlines...
Transmissible cancers, which occur only rarely in the animal kingdom, are spread by the transfer of living cancer cells. In the case of Tasmanian devils, the cells are transferred through biting – a...
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International study recommends replacing skull section after treatment for a...
The RESCUE-ASDH trial, funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), involved 40 centres in 11 countries and involved 450 patients. The results of the trial are published...
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Cambridge University’s needle-free coronavirus vaccine begins clinical trials...
The vaccine – known as DIOS-CoVax – has been developed by Professor Jonathan Heeney at the University of Cambridge and spin-out company DIOSynVax. It is envisaged as a booster targeting SARS-CoV-2 and...
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Flash fiction competition launches for young women nationwide
The competition invites students to write up to 250 words about the famous Dame Paula Rego painting, Ines de Castro, which was created in 2013 to mark Rego’s admission as an Honorary Fellow at the...
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Music, art, and a special service at the University church among Cambridge...
On the day of the Coronation, Saturday 6 May, bell ringing will form part of the celebrations, arranged by the University Bellringer, Dr Frank King. Members of the Cambridge University Guild of Change...
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Problems with ‘pruning’ brain connections linked to adolescent mental health...
The findings, from an international collaboration, led by researchers in the UK, China and Germany, may help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, and may in...
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Almost half of people with concussion still show symptoms of brain injury six...
Mild traumatic brain injury – concussion – results from a blow or jolt to the head. It can occur as a result of a fall, a sports injury or from a cycling accident or car crash, for example. But despite...
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Prolonged droughts likely spelled the end for Indus megacities
The beginning of this arid period — starting at around 4,200 years ago and lasting for over two centuries — coincides with the reorganization of the metropolis-building Indus Civilization, which...
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HIV drug helps protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins in mouse...
A common characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s disease and various forms of dementia is the build-up in the brain of clusters – known as aggregates – of misfolded proteins,...
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Cambridge's Augustine Gospels to feature in Coronation
The Gospels will be carried in the initial procession and then form part of the service.HM the King first saw the Gospels on a visit as Prince of Wales to their home in the college's Parker Library...
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Photograph of former Prince of Wales’ 1967 arrival at Cambridge released for...
The 18-year-old Prince of Wales posed for his photograph in the Wren Library in October 1967, continuing the rite of passage that marks the start of undergraduate study at Trinity and Cambridge:...
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Dogs may be at risk from high levels of lead from shotgun pellets in raw...
Lead is a toxic metal that negatively affects body systems of people and animals, with the nervous system being particularly sensitive. Although elevated levels of dietary lead are potentially damaging...
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Search is on for ‘super memorisers’ to help scientists unlock the secrets of...
Anyone who believes they have an exceptional memory is invited to take an online survey and memory test. Based on their performance, some people will be invited to Cambridge to have a brain scan so...
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Wellcome awards Cambridge £18 million for two Discovery Research Platforms
The Discovery Research Platforms (DRPs) will be home to transformative research environments that empower researchers to overcome specific barriers holding back progress in their fields of research....
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Majority of NHS Trusts do not offer training to prevent sexual harassment,...
An analysis of data from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests found that fewer than one in five NHS Trusts in England provided active bystander training to address workplace harassment, sexual...
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Crowning glory for new King Charles III Professorship at Cambridge University
Launched to mark the King’s Coronation, the Professorship is funded by Trinity College, Cambridge – which yesterday (6 May) also unveiled a ‘wild crown’ in tribute to the King, an alumnus of the...
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Winners of Vice-Chancellor's Social Impact Awards announced
The awards, organised by Cambridge Hub, recognise and celebrate exceptional achievement in contributing to society. This year saw 15 students recognised with awards, with one special recognition award...
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Coronation marked by University during special service at Great St Mary's
University Officers and Heads of Colleges processed from the Senate House to the Church during the second of two ‘Scarlet days’, when doctors in the different faculties wear their festal, predominantly...
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Botanic Garden's Black Pine lit by eco-bikes during spectacular Coronation...
As part of the weekend of Coronation celebrations, 10 locations around the UK including Cambridge University Botanic Garden - as well as landmarks in Blackpool, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Newcastle...
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The King breaks ground on Cambridge’s New Whittle Laboratory
His Majesty was in Cambridge to break ground on the New Whittle Laboratory, where he also met with staff and researchers, leaders from the aviation industry and senior government representatives.The...
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