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  2. Rate of mental disorders among children remained stable in 2021 after …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/rate-of-mental-disorders-among-children-remained-stable-in-2021-after-previous-rise
    Thumbnail for Rate of mental disorders among children remained stable in 2021 after previous rise | University of Cambridge 30 Sep 2021: The report, Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2021, showed that among six to 16 year olds, the proportion with a probable mental disorder
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Year 8 students work with Cambridge researchers to help their peers…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/year-8-students-work-with-cambridge-researchers-to-help-their-peers-learn-about-the-census
    Thumbnail for Year 8 students work with Cambridge researchers to help their peers learn about the census | University of Cambridge 13 May 2021: These interviews were recorded as podcasts. The collaboration is part of the ‘Engaging the Public in Census 2021 project’, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Economic and
  6. 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
  7. Mothers can influence offspring’s height, lifespan and disease risk…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mothers-can-influence-offsprings-height-lifespan-and-disease-risk-in-unexpected-ways-through-their
    Thumbnail for Mothers can influence offspring’s height, lifespan and disease risk in unexpected ways – through their mitochondria | University of Cambridge 17 May 2021: The study, published today in Nature Genetics, found that genetic variants in the DNA of mitochondria could increase the risk of developing these conditions,
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Many of us could carry up to 17kg of fat due to a change in a single…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/many-of-us-could-carry-up-to-17kg-of-fat-due-to-a-change-in-a-single-gene
    Thumbnail for Many of us could carry up to 17kg of fat due to a change in a single gene | University of Cambridge 27 May 2021: The study led by scientists at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit which is part of the Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge
  16. New mechanism preventing toxic DNA lesions opens up therapeutic…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-mechanism-preventing-toxic-dna-lesions-opens-up-therapeutic-avenues-for-huntingtons-disease
    Thumbnail for New mechanism preventing toxic DNA lesions opens up therapeutic avenues for Huntington's disease | University of Cambridge 1 Sep 2021: Researchers say the breakthrough study, published in Cell Reports, could lead to much needed therapies for the rare genetic disease, which is currently
  17. ‘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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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’.
  20. Machine learning models for diagnosing COVID-19 are not yet suitable…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/machine-learning-models-for-diagnosing-covid-19-are-not-yet-suitable-for-clinical-use
    Thumbnail for Machine learning models for diagnosing COVID-19 are not yet suitable for clinical use | University of Cambridge 15 Mar 2021: Researchers have found that out of the more than 300 COVID-19 machine learning models described in scientific papers in 2020, none of them is suitable for
  21. 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
  22. "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
  23. Following the hops of disordered proteins could lead to future…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/following-the-hops-of-disordered-proteins-could-lead-to-future-treatments-of-alzheimers-disease
    Thumbnail for Following the hops of disordered proteins could lead to future treatments of Alzheimer’s disease | University of Cambridge 14 Jan 2021: Researchers from the University of Cambridge, Google Research and the University of Milan have used machine learning techniques to predict how proteins,
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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 –
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.”.
  36. Function identified of ‘mystery protein’ that kills healthy brain…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/function-identified-of-mystery-protein-that-kills-healthy-brain-cells-of-people-with-parkinsons
    Thumbnail for Function identified of ‘mystery protein’ that kills healthy brain cells of people with Parkinson’s | University of Cambridge 10 Feb 2021: A study published in Nature Communications presents new evidence about what a key protein called alpha-synuclein actually does in neurons in the brain. Dr
  37. Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/global-evidence-for-how-edtech-can-support-pupils-with-disabilities-is-thinly-spread-report-finds
    Thumbnail for Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities is ‘thinly spread’, report finds | University of Cambridge 26 Mar 2021: It also suggests, however, that there have been very few systematic attempts to test the effectiveness of these devices.
  38. Autistic individuals may be more likely to use recreational drugs to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autistic-individuals-may-be-more-likely-to-use-recreational-drugs-to-self-medicate-their-mental
    Thumbnail for Autistic individuals may be more likely to use recreational drugs to self-medicate their mental health | University of Cambridge 1 Jul 2021: There is significant debate about substance use of autistic adolescents and adults. Some studies indicate that autistic individuals are less likely to use
  39. Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/nature-has-enormous-potential-to-fight-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-in-the-uk-report
    Thumbnail for Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss in the UK - report | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: The report finds that nature-based solutions can provide a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation and can simultaneously protect and enhance biodiversity, improve human wellbeing, bring economic benefit, and provide
  40. Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/queen-elizabeth-i-would-tell-boris-to-tax-the-rich-rather-than-cut-universal-credit-a-new-book
    Thumbnail for Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut universal credit, a new book argues | University of Cambridge 11 Oct 2021: and suffered one of the highest death rates and worst economic contractions of the major world economies. ... Szreter’s research encompasses economic, social and public health history. He was the first non-American to win the American Public Health
  41. Unhealthy patterns of diet, exercise, and sleep linked to high risk…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unhealthy-patterns-of-diet-exercise-and-sleep-linked-to-high-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-in
    Thumbnail for Unhealthy patterns of diet, exercise, and sleep linked to high risk of cardiovascular disease in autistic people | University of Cambridge 10 May 2021: The results are published today in the journal Molecular Autism. Earlier research suggests that autistic people die 16-35 years younger than expected, and that
  42. Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/simple-treatment-during-pregnancy-can-protect-baby-from-memory-problems-in-later-life-study-in-rats
    Thumbnail for Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life, study in rats suggests | University of Cambridge 21 Apr 2021: Following birth, the baby rats were raised to four months old, equivalent to early adulthood in humans, and then performed various tests to assess locomotion, anxiety, spatial learning and memory.
  43. Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/hospital-acquired-covid-19-tends-to-be-picked-up-from-other-patients-not-from-healthcare-workers
    Thumbnail for Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, not from healthcare workers | University of Cambridge 24 Aug 2021: The study provides previously unprecedented detail on how infections might spread in a hospital context, showing that a minority of individuals can cause most
  44. Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-set-out-immediate-actions-and-future-research-priorities-to-help-uk-to-reach-net-zero
    Thumbnail for Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities to help UK to reach net zero target | University of Cambridge 25 Aug 2021: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) – key actions that can work with nature to address climate change and biodiversity loss across all sectors, while also supporting economic recovery – are highlighted separately.
  45. Cambridge leads trial to see if tapeworm drug can boost protection…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-leads-trial-to-see-if-tapeworm-drug-can-boost-protection-from-covid-19-among-vulnerable
    Thumbnail for Cambridge leads trial to see if tapeworm drug can boost protection from COVID-19 among vulnerable | University of Cambridge 22 Mar 2021: Early tests revealed niclosamide could stop SARS-CoV-2 multiplying and entering cells of the upper airways.
  46. High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/high-insulin-levels-during-childhood-a-risk-for-mental-health-problems-later-in-life-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests | University of Cambridge 13 Jan 2021: The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used a sample of over 10,000 people to study how insulin levels and body mass index (BMI) in childhood may
  47. How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/how-accurate-were-early-expert-predictions-on-covid-19-and-how-did-they-compare-to-the-public
    Thumbnail for How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did they compare to the public? | University of Cambridge 5 May 2021: get. “We wanted to test how accurate some of these predictions from people with this kind of expertise were, and importantly, see how they compared to the public.”.
  48. Innovating during a crisis: lessons for university-industry…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/innovating-during-a-crisis-lessons-for-university-industry-partnerships-in-a-post-covid-world
    16 Mar 2021: its effect on universities and their ability to contribute to innovation through the crisis, the economic recovery and beyond. . ... We also explored how universities may shift their strategic priorities to help drive the post-pandemic economic recovery.
  49. Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in the University of Cambridge…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/documents/genomic-epidemiology-sars-cov-2-university-of-cambridge.pdf
    8 Jan 2021: Term week Number of student tests performed. Positive samples. Positive samples (Ct 32). ... Furthermore, individuals affiliated with the University may have accessed the Test and Trace service and therefore provide a false signal for community

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