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  2. Deep brain stimulation may significantly improve OCD symptoms, study…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/deep-brain-stimulation-may-significantly-improve-ocd-symptoms-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Deep brain stimulation may significantly improve OCD symptoms, study suggests | University of Cambridge 7 Mar 2019: The researchers assessed OCD symptoms and mood using standardised scales. Cognitive flexibility was assessed with the CANTAB IED test, invented by Professors Barbara Sahakian and Trevor Robbins from the University of ... Cambridge. This test has been
  3. Amount of carbon stored in forests reduced as climate warms |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/amount-of-carbon-stored-in-forests-reduced-as-climate-warms
    Thumbnail for Amount of carbon stored in forests reduced as climate warms | University of Cambridge 15 May 2019: We wanted to test the ‘live fast, die young’ hypothesis, and we’ve found that for trees in cold climates, it appears to be true,” said Büntgen.
  4. Machine learning algorithm helps in the search for new drugs |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/machine-learning-algorithm-helps-in-the-search-for-new-drugs
    Thumbnail for Machine learning algorithm helps in the search for new drugs | University of Cambridge 11 Feb 2019: The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used their algorithm to identify four new molecules that activate a protein which is thought to be
  5. Machine learning predicts mechanical properties of porous materials | …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/machine-learning-predicts-mechanical-properties-of-porous-materials
    Thumbnail for Machine learning predicts mechanical properties of porous materials | University of Cambridge 15 May 2019: Researchers have used machine learning techniques to accurately predict the mechanical properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which could be used to
  6. Vice-Chancellor Toope reinforces Sciences Po partnership in Paris |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/vice-chancellor-toope-reinforces-sciences-po-partnership-in-paris
    3 Apr 2019: It has seven campuses across France, and a record of excellent research in law, economics, history, political science and sociology.
  7. New stem cell combination could help to repair damaged hearts |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-stem-cell-combination-could-help-to-repair-damaged-hearts
    Thumbnail for New stem cell combination could help to repair damaged hearts | University of Cambridge 5 Aug 2019: The researchers used 3D human heart tissue grown in the lab from human stem cells to test the cell combination, finding that the supportive epicardial cells helped heart muscle cells to
  8. University launches fibre network joint venture with Cambridgeshire…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/university-launches-fibre-network-joint-venture-with-cambridgeshire-council
    Thumbnail for University launches fibre network joint venture with Cambridgeshire Council | University of Cambridge 11 Jul 2019: a foundation for economic strength, thriving communities and successful localities.
  9. AI learns the language of chemistry to predict how to make medicines…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/ai-learns-the-language-of-chemistry-to-predict-how-to-make-medicines
    Thumbnail for AI learns the language of chemistry to predict how to make medicines | University of Cambridge 3 Sep 2019: The Cambridge researchers are currently using this reaction prediction technology to develop a complete platform that bridges the design-make-test cycle in drug discovery and materials discovery: predicting promising bioactive
  10. 1989: The year Margaret Thatcher’s apparent mastery slipped away |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/1989-the-year-margaret-thatchers-apparent-mastery-slipped-away
    Thumbnail for 1989: The year Margaret Thatcher’s apparent mastery slipped away | University of Cambridge 9 Mar 2019: Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson's fundamental disagreements with the views and actions of Walters, Margaret Thatcher’s economics adviser, led to the watershed resignation of both men on 26
  11. Cambridge admits first tranche of 'second chance'…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-admits-first-tranche-of-second-chance-disadvantaged-students-in-diversity-boost
    Thumbnail for Cambridge admits first tranche of 'second chance' disadvantaged students in diversity boost | University of Cambridge 16 Aug 2019: accepted. Seventeen medics got places through Adjustment, while others will study Economics, Engineering, Law and Natural Sciences. ... Katie Yuan will read Economics at Murray Edwards College after receiving 4 A in Maths, Further Maths, Geography and
  12. Cambridge scientists reverse ageing process in rat brain stem cells | …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-scientists-reverse-ageing-process-in-rat-brain-stem-cells
    Thumbnail for Cambridge scientists reverse ageing process in rat brain stem cells | University of Cambridge 14 Aug 2019: The results, published today in Nature, have far-reaching implications for how we understand the ageing process, and how we might develop much-needed
  13. Study highlights potential for ‘liquid health check’ to predict…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-highlights-potential-for-liquid-health-check-to-predict-disease-risk
    Thumbnail for Study highlights potential for ‘liquid health check’ to predict disease risk | University of Cambridge 2 Dec 2019: Now, an international team of researchers from the UK and USA, working with biotech company SomaLogic, has shown that large-scale measurement of proteins in a single blood test can provide ... We have more than a hundred tests in our SomaSignal pipeline
  14. Machine learning to help develop self-healing robots that ‘feel pain’ …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/machine-learning-to-help-develop-self-healing-robots-that-feel-pain
    Thumbnail for Machine learning to help develop self-healing robots that ‘feel pain’ | University of Cambridge 7 Aug 2019: The goal of the €3 million Self-healing soft robot (SHERO) project, funded by the European Commission, is to create a next-generation robot made from
  15. Levels of autism in China similar to the West, joint Chinese-UK study …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/levels-of-autism-in-china-similar-to-the-west-joint-chinese-uk-study-shows
    Thumbnail for Levels of autism in China similar to the West, joint Chinese-UK study shows | University of Cambridge 21 Mar 2019: They screened children aged 6 to 10 years old in the three cities using the Childhood Autism Screening Test (or CAST), a 37-item questionnaire, completed by parents, and developed and
  16. Physician, heal thyself: engineering a new National Health Service |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/physician-heal-thyself-engineering-a-new-national-health-service
    Thumbnail for Physician, heal thyself: engineering a new National Health Service | University of Cambridge 19 Mar 2019: System design. The NHS faces numerous challenges but the real test, says Komashie, is understanding how to design better delivery systems by working with patients.
  17. Opinion: Depression - men far more at risk than women in deprived…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-depression-men-far-more-at-risk-than-women-in-deprived-areas
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Depression - men far more at risk than women in deprived areas | University of Cambridge 27 Nov 2019: Depression is a major cause of disability around the world, and if left untreated, can lead to substance abuse, anxiety and suicide. Major depressive disorder
  18. Study identifies brain networks that play crucial role in suicide…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-identifies-brain-networks-that-play-crucial-role-in-suicide-risk
    Thumbnail for Study identifies brain networks that play crucial role in suicide risk | University of Cambridge 2 Dec 2019: The facts in relation to suicide are stark: 800,000 people die globally by suicide every year, the equivalent of one every 40 seconds. Suicide is the second
  19. Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/children-who-walk-to-school-less-likely-to-be-overweight-or-obese-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese, study suggests | University of Cambridge 20 May 2019: The research was funded in part by the Wellcome Trust, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
  20. Fake news, black holes and AI: Cambridge academics to speak at Hay…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/fake-news-black-holes-and-ai-cambridge-academics-to-speak-at-hay-festival
    Thumbnail for Fake news, black holes and AI: Cambridge academics to speak at Hay Festival | University of Cambridge 26 Mar 2019: Eluned Morgan and Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru, while economist Victoria Bateman will address the role of women in the economic rise of the West.
  21. Vice-Chancellor’s awards showcase University’s societal impact and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/vice-chancellors-awards-showcase-universitys-societal-impact-and-public-engagement
    Thumbnail for Vice-Chancellor’s awards showcase University’s societal impact and public engagement | University of Cambridge 14 Oct 2019: the potential to create significant economic, social and cultural impact from and engagement with and for research. ... Matthew’s research on valuing natural resources is helping in the transition to sustainable economic growth.
  22. Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/joint-lubricating-fluid-plays-key-role-in-osteoarthritic-pain-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds | University of Cambridge 15 Aug 2019: In the future, this set up can be used to identify the specific components of synovial fluid that cause pain and then to test if and how a drug will be
  23. Fake news ‘vaccine’ works: ‘pre-bunk’ game reduces susceptibility to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/fake-news-vaccine-works-pre-bunk-game-reduces-susceptibility-to-disinformation
    Thumbnail for Fake news ‘vaccine’ works: ‘pre-bunk’ game reduces susceptibility to disinformation | University of Cambridge 25 Jun 2019: An online game in which people play the role of propaganda producers to help them identify real world disinformation has been shown to increase “psychological
  24. Cambridge University bursaries boost students’ academic performance…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-university-bursaries-boost-students-academic-performance-and-reduce-anxiety-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Cambridge University bursaries boost students’ academic performance and reduce anxiety, study finds | University of Cambridge 20 Jun 2019: More than 96% of students finish their degrees at Cambridge, and researchers found there was no correlation between drop-out rates and socio-economic backgrounds. ... Across all of our analyses we found evidence that broadly speaking, the Cambridge
  25. Bereaved children missing out on vital support in UK schools, study…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/bereaved-children-missing-out-on-vital-support-in-uk-schools-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Bereaved children missing out on vital support in UK schools, study finds | University of Cambridge 18 Jun 2019: A lack of clarity on government and school policies on mental health and bereavement has led to “confusion and disagreement” on the forms of support schools
  26. Menu labelling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/menu-labelling-linked-to-less-fat-and-salt-in-food-at-major-uk-restaurant-chains
    Thumbnail for Menu labelling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK restaurant chains | University of Cambridge 16 Oct 2019: level.”. The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, and Wellcome.
  27. New approach to drug discovery could lead to personalised treatment…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-approach-to-drug-discovery-could-lead-to-personalised-treatment-of-neuropsychiatric-disorders
    Thumbnail for New approach to drug discovery could lead to personalised treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders | University of Cambridge 8 May 2019: This makes blood cells an ideal environment in which to test potential new drugs. ... They can also test existing psychiatric treatments on patient blood cells and may be able to predict how effective those treatments will be for each individual.
  28. Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/climate-change-to-shrink-economies-of-rich-poor-hot-and-cold-countries-alike-unless-paris-agreement
    Thumbnail for Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement holds | University of Cambridge 19 Aug 2019: Kamiar Mohaddes. Prevailing economic research anticipates the burden of climate change falling on hot or poor nations. ... The economics of climate change stretch far beyond the impact on growing crops,” said Mohaddes.
  29. Problematic smartphone use linked to poorer grades, alcohol misuse…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/problematic-smartphone-use-linked-to-poorer-grades-alcohol-misuse-and-more-sexual-partners
    Thumbnail for Problematic smartphone use linked to poorer grades, alcohol misuse and more sexual partners | University of Cambridge 4 Jul 2019: Just over a third (3,425) of students invited to take the test responded. ... To assess this, the team used a scale known as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: a score of eight or above indicates harmful alcohol use.
  30. Cambridge joins new transatlantic research alliance to detect cancer…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-joins-new-transatlantic-research-alliance-to-detect-cancer-at-its-earliest-stage
    Thumbnail for Cambridge joins new transatlantic research alliance to detect cancer at its earliest stage | University of Cambridge 21 Oct 2019: Developing less invasive and simpler detection techniques such as blood, breath and urine tests, which can monitor patients who are at a higher risk of certain cancers. ... The Alliance will be a globally unique platform that is able to test and validate
  31. Genetic variation linked to response to anxiety could inform…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genetic-variation-linked-to-response-to-anxiety-could-inform-personalised-therapies
    Thumbnail for Genetic variation linked to response to anxiety could inform personalised therapies | University of Cambridge 1 Jul 2019: Some individuals are at greater risk of developing anxiety and depression than others and this depends in part upon the interaction between our genes and our
  32. Risk of Ebola outbreaks could be reduced by understanding how…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/risk-of-ebola-outbreaks-could-be-reduced-by-understanding-how-ecosystems-influence-human-health
    Thumbnail for Risk of Ebola outbreaks could be reduced by understanding how ecosystems influence human health | University of Cambridge 15 Oct 2019: These diseases contribute to the global health and economic burden that disproportionately affects poor communities. ... The study was funded by the Natural Environmental Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, the Medical Research Council
  33. Gendered play in hunter-gatherer children strongly influenced by…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/gendered-play-in-hunter-gatherer-children-strongly-influenced-by-community-demographics
    Thumbnail for Gendered play in hunter-gatherer children strongly influenced by community demographics | University of Cambridge 26 Sep 2019: Based on observations of more than one hundred children in two different hunter-gatherer communities in sub-Saharan Africa, an international team, led by
  34. Researchers obtain first ever underwater ultrasound scans of wild…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/researchers-obtain-first-ever-underwater-ultrasound-scans-of-wild-reef-manta-rays
    Thumbnail for Researchers obtain first ever underwater ultrasound scans of wild reef manta rays | University of Cambridge 30 Apr 2019: The Cambridge researchers, in collaboration with a team from the Manta Trust, verified that the contactless technology works in field tests carried out in collaboration with the Vetsonic (UK) Ltd and
  35. Wine before beer, or beer before wine? Either way, you’ll be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/wine-before-beer-or-beer-before-wine-either-way-youll-be-hungover-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Wine before beer, or beer before wine? Either way, you’ll be hungover, study finds | University of Cambridge 8 Feb 2019: Women tended to have slightly worse hangovers than men. While neither blood and urine tests, nor factors such as age, sex, body weight, drinking habits and hangover frequency, helped to predict
  36. Events taking place across the University and colleges during Black…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/events-taking-place-across-the-university-and-colleges-during-black-history-month-2019
    Thumbnail for Events taking place across the University and colleges during Black History Month 2019 | University of Cambridge 1 Oct 2019: This panel event with leading politicians, religious experts and activists from London will discuss how to respond to the rapidly evolving challenges around economic deprivation, racism, Islamophobia, extremism, and gender-based
  37. Researchers from the Southern Africa Development Community develop…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/researchers-from-the-southern-africa-development-community-develop-university-industry-partnerships
    Thumbnail for Researchers from the Southern Africa Development Community develop University-Industry partnerships to address societal challenges | University of Cambridge 22 Jun 2019: societal challenges that are not attainable within most short cycles of political and economic growth agendas”, said Cambridge Global Challenges Progamme Manager Sara Serradas Duarte.
  38. A stitch in time ... protecting the University's finances for a…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/a-stitch-in-time-protecting-the-universitys-finances-for-a-robust-future-vice-chancellors-blog
    Thumbnail for A stitch in time ... protecting the University's finances for a robust future | Vice-Chancellor's blog | University of Cambridge 22 Mar 2019: There is increased political and economic uncertainty, with the threat of lower incomes from endowments as financial markets stutter. ... And there are increasingly complex global problems that universities seek to address, such as climate change and
  39. Premature babies could benefit from changes to drugs administered to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/premature-babies-could-benefit-from-changes-to-drugs-administered-to-at-risk-mothers
    Thumbnail for Premature babies could benefit from changes to drugs administered to at-risk mothers | University of Cambridge 20 Mar 2019: While the current practice of using glucocorticoid therapy shows life-saving benefits for the preterm infant, the researchers say that combining them with
  40. Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/smoking-and-pre-eclampsia-may-cause-fertility-problems-for-offspring-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests | University of Cambridge 29 Mar 2019: Preventing diseases is so much more effective and economic than trying to treat them after the issues have taken hold.
  41. Stronger political leadership needed to close global gender divide in …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/stronger-political-leadership-needed-to-close-global-gender-divide-in-education-report
    Thumbnail for Stronger political leadership needed to close global gender divide in education – report | University of Cambridge 21 Jan 2019: The study, commissioned by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and produced by the REAL Centre at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge,
  42. Museum takeover and artist-led workshops will mark International…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/museum-takeover-and-artist-led-workshops-will-mark-international-womens-day-2019-at-cambridge
    Thumbnail for Museum takeover and artist-led workshops will mark International Women’s Day 2019 at Cambridge | University of Cambridge 5 Mar 2019: The event will feature discussions by the following accomplished women:. Dr Bina Agarwal - Professor of Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester.
  43. Switching to ‘green’ inhalers could reduce carbon emissions and cut…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/switching-to-green-inhalers-could-reduce-carbon-emissions-and-cut-costs-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Switching to ‘green’ inhalers could reduce carbon emissions and cut costs, study suggests | University of Cambridge 30 Oct 2019: The costs of switching to low global-warming potential inhalers. An economic and carbon footprint analysis of NHS prescription data in England.
  44. Genetic variants for autism linked to higher rates of self-harm and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genetic-variants-for-autism-linked-to-higher-rates-of-self-harm-and-childhood-maltreatment
    Thumbnail for Genetic variants for autism linked to higher rates of self-harm and childhood maltreatment | University of Cambridge 29 Oct 2019: Previous studies by the Cambridge team established that autistic individuals experience higher levels of self-harm, including suicidal thoughts and feelings,
  45. Opinion: Betting on speculative geoengineering may risk an escalating …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-betting-on-speculative-geoengineering-may-risk-an-escalating-climate-debt-crisis
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Betting on speculative geoengineering may risk an escalating ‘climate debt crisis’ | University of Cambridge 18 Jul 2019: economic recession since the 1930s.
  46. Syrian higher education system facing 'complete breakdown'…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/syrian-higher-education-system-facing-complete-breakdown-after-eight-years-of-war-study
    Thumbnail for Syrian higher education system facing 'complete breakdown' after eight years of war – study | University of Cambridge 18 Jun 2019: The findings, which draw on interviews conducted remotely through secure apps with academics and students still active in Syria, paint a devastating picture of
  47. Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/green-tech-startups-see-boost-in-patents-and-investment-when-partnering-with-government-study
    Thumbnail for Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when partnering with government – study | University of Cambridge 18 Mar 2019: Doblinger says that to forge lasting partnerships with emerging businesses, government agencies should test out incentives that support collaborative projects.
  48. DNA from 31,000-year-old milk teeth leads to discovery of new group…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/dna-from-31000-year-old-milk-teeth-leads-to-discovery-of-new-group-of-ancient-siberians
    Thumbnail for DNA from 31,000-year-old milk teeth leads to discovery of new group of ancient Siberians | University of Cambridge 5 Jun 2019: The finding was part of a wider study which also discovered 10,000-year-old human remains in another site in Siberia are genetically related to Native
  49. The Investment Advisory Board | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/how-the-university-and-colleges-work/cambridge-university-endowment-fund/the-investment-advisory-board
    2 Sep 2019: He is also an Advisor to Ahren Innovation Capital. David holds a BA in Economics from Amherst College and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.
  50. Evidence-based web tool aims to better inform and refine need for…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/evidence-based-web-tool-aims-to-better-inform-and-refine-need-for-treatment-in-early-prostate-cancer
    Thumbnail for Evidence-based web tool aims to better inform and refine need for treatment in early prostate cancer | University of Cambridge 12 Mar 2019: PREDICT Prostate takes routinely available information including PSA test results, the cancer grade and stage, the proportion of biopsies with cancerous cells, and details about the patient including his age and

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