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21 Apr 2022: This study shows how powerful whole genome sequencing tests can be in giving clues into how the cancer may have developed, how it will behave and what treatment options would work

28 Nov 2022: days). Following these results, the trial will continue to test another drug called Atorvastatin, a widely used lipid lowering drug (‘a statin’) that acts on other mechanisms of disease that are

11 Aug 2022: Stem cells are a special type of cell that can be programmed to become almost any type of cell within the body. They are currently used for studies on the

8 Feb 2022: There are currently no suitable mouse models of mitochondrial DNA diseases, so the researchers used healthy mice to test the mitochondrial base editors.

4 Aug 2022: Testing for prostate cancer involves a blood test that looks for a protein known as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) that is made only by the prostate gland; however, it is ... If men were aware that just because they have no symptoms doesn’t

13 Jun 2022: evidence paints a bleak picture for the future as extreme events drive economic instability, food insecurity, and mental stress, and disrupt infrastructure and exacerbate gender inequality. ... cisgender. women and girls. The researchers found evidence

3 May 2022: A study of thousands of stories from media outlets churning out propaganda in Ukrainian Donbas following Russia’s first invasion suggests that Kremlin

12 May 2022: The sting is the final battle between good and evil that tests the character of a hunter and must be played out before a live audience – any subsequent convictions in court

29 Sep 2022: The team based at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, found that blocking the activity of the NALCN protein in cells in

15 Jun 2022: Currently, scientists use individual genetic changes to develop mutational signatures, which can be used to understand the origin of a cancer, and to predict

11 Apr 2022: After completing the six preparatory exercises, the trainees then took two similar follow-up tests – this time without any feedback. ... The tests were scored by the researchers, who assessed both their ‘diagnostic accuracy’ (whether the trainees

3 May 2022: In the UK, a study found that around one in seven individuals surveyed reported having symptoms that included cognitive difficulties 12 weeks after a positive COVID-19 test. ... The individuals underwent detailed computerised cognitive tests an average

13 Jul 2022: The MY Resilience In ADolescence (MYRIAD) study programme span spans eight years of research and explore whether schools-based mindfulness training could

23 Feb 2022: England) examined the effectiveness of this policy by analysing contact-tracing data from NHS Test and Trace and genome sequences made available through COG-UK.

2 Feb 2022: XetaBase is built on the open-source OpenCB platform, the first proven big data system optimised for genomic data. The result of a five-year collaboration

10 May 2022: The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship made up of the most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists from the UK and the Commonwealth. Its

8 Jun 2022: Participants also took thinking and memory tests to assess their cognitive function.

21 Feb 2022: The European Innovation Council (EIC) has awarded the first Transition Grant to Cambridge’s Department of Engineering. The project CHARM (chemometric

21 Jun 2022: In a new compendium of academic analysis, researchers argue that despite decades of investment in ‘positive education’ – such as programmes to teach children

23 Aug 2022: Tests with 88 commercial batteries showed that the algorithm did not require any information about previous usage of the battery to make an accurate prediction.

6 Apr 2022: The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, analysed more than 12,000 research papers on breast cancer cell biology. After narrowing the set down to

19 Dec 2022: Tumours are complex entities made up of many types of cells, including cancer cells and normal cells. But even within a single tumour there are a diverse range

5 Oct 2022: In a study published today in Nature, researchers at the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London show that mitochondrial DNA also appears

11 Aug 2022: Physical activity is beneficial for our physical and mental health, but activity levels tend to decrease across childhood and adolescence. Current UK physical

3 Aug 2022: With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental delay are recommended to have their DNA

23 Mar 2022: In addition, the trial will test varieties of barley that have been gene edited to suppress their interaction with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.

20 Dec 2022: The Landscape Recovery strand of the ELM is set to receive under 1% of the overall budget next year – a dramatic underspend considering the economic, environmental and food security benefits of

4 Jul 2022: A new study has found that male dogs are four to five times more likely than female dogs to be infected with the oro-nasal form of Canine Transmissible

14 Nov 2022: The team found that the end of 2020 was the time when young people faced the most difficulties and that the mental health of those young people without access

11 May 2022: accurate lab tests.

10 Jun 2022: Without a genetic test, it may not be immediately obvious. Men with extra X chromosomes are sometimes identified during investigations of delayed puberty and infertility; however, most are unaware that they

27 May 2022: This award recognises centres for excellence in treatment, research and care. The initiative is part of the TJBCM’s mission to ensure every patient has access