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  2. Study finds that social justice and health issues impact electric…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-finds-that-social-justice-and-health-issues-impact-electric-vehicle-uptake
    Thumbnail for Study finds that social justice and health issues impact electric vehicle uptake | University of Cambridge 26 Oct 2021: The study, published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, analysed Facebook postings in the United States related to EVs, using machine learning based on a PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, ... Political, economic, social,
  3. Collaboration could enable cancer patients to get faster and more…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/collaboration-could-enable-cancer-patients-to-get-faster-and-more-personalised-treatment
    Thumbnail for Collaboration could enable cancer patients to get faster and more personalised treatment | University of Cambridge 29 Nov 2021: These include multiple imaging scans, digital pathology, genomic data, advanced blood tests and treatment information.
  4. Could acid-neutralising life-forms make habitable pockets in Venus’…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/could-acid-neutralising-life-forms-make-habitable-pockets-in-venus-clouds
    Thumbnail for Could acid-neutralising life-forms make habitable pockets in Venus’ clouds? | University of Cambridge 20 Dec 2021: Future lab experiments and missions will be able to test these predictions and may shed light on these outstanding mysteries.”.
  5. Experiment evaluates the effect of human decisions on climate…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/experiment-evaluates-the-effect-of-human-decisions-on-climate-reconstructions
    Thumbnail for Experiment evaluates the effect of human decisions on climate reconstructions | University of Cambridge 7 Jun 2021: Büntgen and his colleagues devised an experiment to test how decision-making affects climate reconstructions.
  6. Astronomers show how planets form in binary systems without getting…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/astronomers-show-how-planets-form-in-binary-systems-without-getting-crushed
    Thumbnail for Astronomers show how planets form in binary systems without getting crushed | University of Cambridge 27 Jul 2021: The model we’ve built pulls together this work, as well as other previous work, to test the planet formation theories,” said Rafikov.
  7. Researchers call for greater awareness of unintended consequences of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/researchers-call-for-greater-awareness-of-unintended-consequences-of-crispr-gene-editing-0
    Thumbnail for Researchers call for greater awareness of unintended consequences of CRISPR gene editing | University of Cambridge 12 Apr 2021: The discovery highlights the need for researchers who use CRISPR-Cas9-mediated genome editing to edit human cells, whether somatic or germline, to be aware of and test for these potential ... Gregorio Alanis-Lobato, lead author and former postdoctoral
  8. Single dose of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine reduces asymptomatic…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/single-dose-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-reduces-asymptomatic-infections-and-potential-for-sars-cov-2
    Thumbnail for Single dose of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine reduces asymptomatic infections and potential for SARS-CoV-2 transmission | University of Cambridge 26 Feb 2021: During a two-week period between 18 and 31 January 2021, the team screened similar numbers of vaccinated and unvaccinated staff using around 4,400 PCR tests per week. ... occur). The study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, found that 26 out of 3,252 (080
  9. Lab-grown ‘mini-bile ducts’ used to repair human livers in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/lab-grown-mini-bile-ducts-used-to-repair-human-livers-in-regenerative-medicine-first
    Thumbnail for Lab-grown ‘mini-bile ducts’ used to repair human livers in regenerative medicine first | University of Cambridge 18 Feb 2021: Cell-based therapies could provide an advantageous alternative. However, the development of these new therapies is often impaired and delayed by the lack of an appropriate model to test their safety ... To test this hypothesis, the researchers grew
  10. Supporting mums’ mental health strengthens ‘protective’ playmate role …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/supporting-mums-mental-health-strengthens-protective-playmate-role-with-children
    Thumbnail for Supporting mums’ mental health strengthens ‘protective’ playmate role with children | University of Cambridge 7 May 2021: The finding comes from a granular analysis of 3,600 five-second clips, which researchers took from recordings of 60 mother-toddler pairs playing together.
  11. Gut bacteria accumulate many common medications and may reduce their…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/gut-bacteria-accumulate-many-common-medications-and-may-reduce-their-effectiveness
    Thumbnail for Gut bacteria accumulate many common medications and may reduce their effectiveness | University of Cambridge 8 Sep 2021: The researchers tested how each of the 15 drugs interacted with the selected bacterial strains – a total of 375 bacteria-drug tests.
  12. Air filter significantly reduces presence of airborne SARS-CoV-2 in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/air-filter-significantly-reduces-presence-of-airborne-sars-cov-2-in-covid-19-wards
    Thumbnail for Air filter significantly reduces presence of airborne SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 wards | University of Cambridge 16 Nov 2021: During an intensely busy time, we were able to pull together a team from across the hospital and University to test whether portable air filtration devices, which are relatively inexpensive, might ... assays similar those used in the ‘gold standard’
  13. Mind Over Chatter: What is the future of wellbeing? | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/about-research/podcasts/mind-over-chatter-what-is-the-future-of-wellbeing
    27 May 2021: 06:30 - Wellbeing and economics. How do we think about wellbeing outside of psychology?
  14. International group of citizens and scientists creates feasible…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/international-group-of-citizens-and-scientists-creates-feasible-visions-of-a-resilient-net-zero
    Thumbnail for International group of citizens and scientists creates feasible visions of a resilient, net zero future | University of Cambridge 29 Oct 2021: change. India has made considerable progress in its efforts towards decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions. ... Greater uptake of nature-based solutions can provide a range of environmental, social and economic benefits while combatting
  15. Cambridge physicists announce results that boost evidence for new…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-physicists-announce-results-that-boost-evidence-for-new-fundamental-physics
    Thumbnail for Cambridge physicists announce results that boost evidence for new fundamental physics | University of Cambridge 19 Oct 2021: It has passed every experimental test to date, and yet physicists know it must be incomplete.
  16. British consumers complicit in forty-year ‘healthy eating’ failure,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/british-consumers-complicit-in-forty-year-healthy-eating-failure-new-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for British consumers complicit in forty-year ‘healthy eating’ failure, new study suggests | University of Cambridge 1 Jul 2021: Reflecting on Britain’s food culture today, Moseley points out that economic, social and geographic constraints on ‘healthy’ choices lack public visibility: factors like deprivation, time poverty, and mental illness delimit ... She said: “Too
  17. Mito warriors: how T cell assassins reload their weapons to kill and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mito-warriors-how-t-cell-assassins-reload-their-weapons-to-kill-and-kill-again
    Thumbnail for Mito warriors: how T cell assassins reload their weapons to kill and kill again | University of Cambridge 14 Oct 2021: Cytotoxic T cells are specialist white blood cells that are trained by our immune system to recognise and eliminate threats – including tumour cells and cells
  18. ‘Virtual biopsies’ could replace tissue biopsies in future thanks to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/virtual-biopsies-could-replace-tissue-biopsies-in-future-thanks-to-technique-developed-by-cambridge
    Thumbnail for ‘Virtual biopsies’ could replace tissue biopsies in future thanks to technique developed by Cambridge scientists | University of Cambridge 6 Jan 2021: Combining and integrating patient data from multiple sources – blood tests, biopsies, medical imaging, and genetic tests – can inform and predict the best treatment decisions for each individual patient.
  19. One in twenty workers are in ‘useless’ jobs – far fewer than…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/one-in-twenty-workers-are-in-useless-jobs-far-fewer-than-previously-thought
    Thumbnail for One in twenty workers are in ‘useless’ jobs – far fewer than previously thought | University of Cambridge 3 Jun 2021: To test Graeber’s propositions, the researchers turned to the 2005–2015 European Working Conditions Surveys (EWCS), examining reasons that led to respondents answering ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ to the statement: ‘I
  20. Successive governments’ approaches to obesity policies have destined…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/successive-governments-approaches-to-obesity-policies-have-destined-them-to-fail-say-researchers
    Thumbnail for Successive governments’ approaches to obesity policies have destined them to fail, say researchers | University of Cambridge 19 Jan 2021: The research was funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research, with additional support by the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Economic & Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, and
  21. Public health experts urge government to put health at centre of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/public-health-experts-urge-government-to-put-health-at-centre-of-levelling-up-agenda
    Thumbnail for Public health experts urge government to put health at centre of levelling up agenda | University of Cambridge 10 Dec 2021: The previous cross-government health inequalities programme reduced the socio-economic gap in life expectancy by six months and improved overall life expectancy. ... The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened these inequalities and it will cast a long shadow
  22. Cambridge-authored book explores how artificial intelligence could…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-authored-book-explores-how-artificial-intelligence-could-help-address-climate-change
    Thumbnail for Cambridge-authored book explores how artificial intelligence could help address climate change | University of Cambridge 30 Aug 2021: By acknowledging such digital technologies and AI could also pose existential threats to humanity, the book also shows how to maximise their economic and environmental use, while minimising the risks they ... Cambridge CARES is dedicated to developing
  23. First COVID-19 lockdown cost UK hospitality and high street £45…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/first-covid-19-lockdown-cost-uk-hospitality-and-high-street-ps45-billion-in-turnover-researchers
    Thumbnail for First COVID-19 lockdown cost UK hospitality and high street £45 billion in turnover, researchers estimate | University of Cambridge 18 Feb 2021: They say their economic models suggest that shops predominantly selling food, such as supermarkets, saw a 5-10% bump in sales in lockdown, adding up to an additional £4 billion in
  24. Video-led feedback programme reduces behaviour problems in children…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/video-led-feedback-programme-reduces-behaviour-problems-in-children-as-young-as-12-months
    Thumbnail for Video-led feedback programme reduces behaviour problems in children as young as 12 months | University of Cambridge 16 Mar 2021: Behaviour problems currently affect 5% to 10% of all children. The trial – one of the first ever ‘real-world’ tests of an intervention for challenging behaviours in children who are so
  25. Likelihood of severe and ‘long’ COVID may be established very early…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/likelihood-of-severe-and-long-covid-may-be-established-very-early-on-following-infection
    Thumbnail for Likelihood of severe and ‘long’ COVID may be established very early on following infection | University of Cambridge 18 Jan 2021: recruiting individuals who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 to the COVID-19 cohort of the NIHR BioResource. ... no longer test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
  26. Stress does not lead to loss of self-control in eating disorders,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/stress-does-not-lead-to-loss-of-self-control-in-eating-disorders-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Stress does not lead to loss of self-control in eating disorders, study finds | University of Cambridge 12 Apr 2021: They were asked to carry out a series of mental arithmetic tests while receiving mild but unpredictable electric shocks, and were told that if they failed to meet the performance criterion,
  27. Sugar purchased in soft drinks fell 10% following introduction of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/sugar-purchased-in-soft-drinks-fell-10-following-introduction-of-industry-levy
    Thumbnail for Sugar purchased in soft drinks fell 10% following introduction of industry levy | University of Cambridge 10 Mar 2021: The Centre for Diet and Activity Research is funded by the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Medical Research Council, the National Institute for
  28. University of Cambridge launches roadmap to support future growth of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/university-of-cambridge-launches-roadmap-to-support-future-growth-of-life-sciences-cluster
    Thumbnail for University of Cambridge launches roadmap to support future growth of life sciences cluster | University of Cambridge 16 Jul 2021: This includes cultivating and delivering excellent research and world-leading innovation and training of the next generation of highly skilled researchers and entrepreneurs, thereby underpinning the UK's economic growth and ... The roadmap includes
  29. Discovery of origin of oesophageal cancer cells highlights importance …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/discovery-of-origin-of-oesophageal-cancer-cells-highlights-importance-of-screening-for-pre-cancerous
    Thumbnail for Discovery of origin of oesophageal cancer cells highlights importance of screening for pre-cancerous Barrett’s oesophagus | University of Cambridge 12 Aug 2021: This research goes hand in hand with other recent successes in early detection such as Cytosponge, the sponge-on a-string test, which we funded to detect Barrett’s in patients
  30. Low-carbon policies can be ‘balanced’ to benefit small firms and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/low-carbon-policies-can-be-balanced-to-benefit-small-firms-and-average-households-study
    Thumbnail for Low-carbon policies can be ‘balanced’ to benefit small firms and average households – study | University of Cambridge 18 Jan 2021: Researchers looked at whether each policy type had a positive or negative effect in various environmental, industrial and socio-economic areas. ... The review was also co-authored by Prof Elena Verdolini from the RFF-CMCC European institute on Economics
  31. Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/rare-genetic-variants-confer-largest-increase-in-type-2-diabetes-risk-seen-to-date
    Thumbnail for Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk seen to date | University of Cambridge 7 Jul 2021: Type 2 diabetes is thought to be driven in part by inherited genetic factors, but many of these genes are yet unknown. Previous large-scale studies have
  32. Study shows brain differences in interpreting physical signals in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-shows-brain-differences-in-interpreting-physical-signals-in-mental-health-disorders
    Thumbnail for Study shows brain differences in interpreting physical signals in mental health disorders | University of Cambridge 22 Jun 2021: diagnoses.”. In future, Dr Nord is planning studies to test whether this disrupted activation could be altered by new treatments for mental health disorders, such as brain stimulation.
  33. Encourage wealthy and well-connected to use their influence to tackle …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/encourage-wealthy-and-well-connected-to-use-their-influence-to-tackle-climate-change
    Thumbnail for Encourage wealthy and well-connected to use their influence to tackle climate change | University of Cambridge 30 Sep 2021: The study highlights the need to change social norms associated with frequent flying - usually by people of high socio-economic status - but also to look beyond their role as consumers.
  34. Fewer than one in 20 people living with HIV in England expected to be …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/fewer-than-one-in-20-people-living-with-hiv-in-england-expected-to-be-unaware-of-status-by-2025
    Thumbnail for Fewer than one in 20 people living with HIV in England expected to be unaware of status by 2025 | University of Cambridge 24 Sep 2021: This is in line with findings from Public Health England that among individuals outside those subgroups at greatest risk of HIV infection, the proportion declining a HIV test had increased to ... The priority must be to ensure that all sexual health
  35. Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/justinianic-plague-was-nothing-like-flu-and-may-have-hit-england-before-constantinople
    Thumbnail for Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England before Constantinople | University of Cambridge 22 Nov 2021: For decades, historians have argued about the lethality of the disease; its social and economic impact; and the routes by which it spread.
  36. Targeting cellular response to SARS-CoV-2 holds promise as new way to …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/targeting-cellular-response-to-sars-cov-2-holds-promise-as-new-way-to-fight-infection
    Thumbnail for Targeting cellular response to SARS-CoV-2 holds promise as new way to fight infection | University of Cambridge 17 Jun 2021: replicate. The next step is to test the treatment in mouse models.
  37. Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/large-scale-genetic-study-reveals-new-clues-for-the-shared-origins-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and
    Thumbnail for Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders | University of Cambridge 5 Nov 2021: Diagnosis is usually made after considering other possible conditions (such as Crohn’s disease or bowel cancer), with clinical tests coming back ‘normal’.
  38. England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/england-on-track-to-achieve-elimination-of-hiv-transmission-by-2030-as-model-shows-sharp-decrease-in
    Thumbnail for England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030 as model shows sharp decrease in HIV incidence | University of Cambridge 10 Jun 2021: HIV and STI tests are still available through sexual health clinics during the COVID pandemic. ... Many clinics offer online testing throughout the year – people can order tests on clinic websites, take them in the privacy of their own home, return by
  39. Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/real-time-drone-intent-monitoring-could-enable-safer-use-of-drones-and-prevent-a-repeat-of-2018
    Thumbnail for Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones and prevent a repeat of 2018 Gatwick incident | University of Cambridge 15 Sep 2021: In tests using real radar data, the Cambridge-developed solution was able to identify drones before they reached their next waypoint. ... In tests, our system was able to spot potential threats in seconds, but in a real scenario, those seconds or minutes
  40. Widespread use of control measures such as facemasks is vital to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/widespread-use-of-control-measures-such-as-facemasks-is-vital-to-suppress-the-pandemic-as-lockdown
    Thumbnail for Widespread use of control measures such as facemasks is vital to suppress the pandemic as lockdown lifts, say scientists | University of Cambridge 31 Mar 2021: The model also considered the socio-economic impact of both types of measure, and how this changes during the pandemic. ... The socio-economic consequences of spatial measures such as lockdown have increased over time, while the cost of non-spatial
  41. Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/teenagers-at-greatest-risk-of-self-harming-could-be-identified-almost-a-decade-earlier
    Thumbnail for Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost a decade earlier | University of Cambridge 15 Jun 2021: The team, based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, found that while sleep problems and low self-esteem were common risk
  42. Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mindfulness-can-improve-mental-health-and-wellbeing-but-unlikely-to-work-for-everyone
    Thumbnail for Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to work for everyone | University of Cambridge 11 Jan 2021: Mindfulness is typically defined as ‘the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the
  43. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/patients-with-sars-cov-2-delta-variant-were-more-likely-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-compared-to
    Thumbnail for Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be admitted to hospital compared to patients with Alpha variant | University of Cambridge 31 Aug 2021: age, sex, ethnicity, deprivation, region of residence, date of positive test and vaccination status. ... It is still important that if you have COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and get a PCR test as soon as possible.”.
  44. Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/philosophers-thumbs-down-to-social-media-likes-gets-award-thumbs-up-from-royal-institute
    Thumbnail for Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award thumbs-up from Royal Institute | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: ‘Please Like This Paper’, published today (12 May 2021) in the Institute’s journal Philosophy, argues that while ‘like’ functions help social media users feel
  45. Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autism-rates-have-increased-and-show-differences-in-ethnic-minorities-and-links-to-social
    Thumbnail for Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities and links to social disadvantage | University of Cambridge 29 Mar 2021: Black and Chinese pupils were 26% and 38% more likely to be autistic respectively and autistic children were much more likely to face significant social
  46. New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-model-improves-accuracy-of-machine-learning-in-covid-19-diagnosis-while-preserving-privacy
    Thumbnail for New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis while preserving privacy | University of Cambridge 16 Dec 2021: The researchers used two well-curated external validation datasets of appropriate size to test their model and ensure that it would work well on datasets from different hospitals or countries.
  47. "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/its-almost-as-if-they-dont-exist-education-policy-fails-to-account-for-pmld-learners
    Thumbnail for "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to account for PMLD learners | University of Cambridge 9 Nov 2021: Most of the guidance that exists assumes their education can be rooted in neurotypical expectations about employment or making an economic contribution when the reality is they will probably never be
  48. Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/identification-of-violent-processes-that-cause-wheezing-could-lead-to-better-diagnosis-and-treatment
    Thumbnail for Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for lung disease | University of Cambridge 24 Feb 2021: A diagnostic based on this method would work by using a microphone – early tests were done using the in-built microphone on a normal smartphone – to record the frequency of the
  49. Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/extra-classroom-time-may-do-little-to-help-pupils-recover-lost-learning-after-covid-19
    Thumbnail for Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost learning after COVID-19 | University of Cambridge 28 May 2021: It also points to research conducted in 2016 in which Key Stage 3 pupils’ test scores improved dramatically after a portion of their regular curriculum was replaced with training in metacognition –
  50. Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-leads-national-drug-trial-to-prevent-deaths-after-covid-19-patients-leave-hospital
    Thumbnail for Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19 patients leave hospital | University of Cambridge 25 Mar 2021: Centre. It will test a number of safe, existing drugs on patients across the UK in order to find effective treatments.

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