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  2. Scriptures rarely a significant motivating factor behind violence,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scriptures-rarely-a-significant-motivating-factor-behind-violence-say-researchers
    Thumbnail for Scriptures rarely a significant motivating factor behind violence, say researchers | University of Cambridge 1 Sep 2020: Clearing up misunderstandings about these issues will help overcome existing divisions within society, the researchers hope, and enable people of all faiths and none to focus on tackling urgent economic and
  3. Researchers show how to target a 'shape-shifting' protein in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/researchers-show-how-to-target-a-shape-shifting-protein-in-alzheimers-disease
    Thumbnail for Researchers show how to target a 'shape-shifting' protein in Alzheimer’s disease | University of Cambridge 4 Nov 2020: Further tests were then carried out in nematode worms, which are often used as a model organism to study Alzheimer’s disease.
  4. Zooming in on breast cancer reveals how mutations shape the tumour…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/zooming-in-on-breast-cancer-reveals-how-mutations-shape-the-tumour-landscape
    Thumbnail for Zooming in on breast cancer reveals how mutations shape the tumour landscape | University of Cambridge 17 Feb 2020: An international team of scientists, brought together by a £20 million Grand Challenge award from Cancer Research UK, has developed intricate maps of breast
  5. One in six children has a probable mental disorder, according to new…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/one-in-six-children-has-a-probable-mental-disorder-according-to-new-report
    Thumbnail for One in six children has a probable mental disorder, according to new report | University of Cambridge 23 Oct 2020: The rate has risen in boys aged five to 16 from 11.4% in 2017 to 16.7% in July 2020 and in girls from 10.3% to 15.2%3 over the same time period, according to
  6. ARPA-type funding gives green technology an ‘innovation advantage’,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/arpa-type-funding-gives-green-technology-an-innovation-advantage-study-finds
    Thumbnail for ARPA-type funding gives green technology an ‘innovation advantage’, study finds | University of Cambridge 14 Sep 2020: ARPA-E was established at the US Department of Energy under Obama, using a portion of the economic stimulus package that followed the 2009 financial crisis.
  7. Cambridge to spearhead £20million alliance to map spread of COVID-19…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-spearhead-ps20million-alliance-to-map-spread-of-covid-19-coronavirus
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to spearhead £20million alliance to map spread of COVID-19 coronavirus | University of Cambridge 23 Mar 2020: Through a £20 million investment administered by the University, the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium – comprised of the NHS, Public Health Agencies, Wellcome
  8. Roger Penrose wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery about…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/roger-penrose-wins-2020-nobel-prize-in-physics-for-discovery-about-black-holes
    Thumbnail for Roger Penrose wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery about black holes | University of Cambridge 6 Oct 2020: Not only questions about their inner structure, but also questions about how to test our theory of gravity under the extreme conditions in the immediate vicinity of a black hole”.
  9. Children use make-believe aggression and violence to manage…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/children-use-make-believe-aggression-and-violence-to-manage-bad-tempered-peers
    Thumbnail for Children use make-believe aggression and violence to manage bad-tempered peers | University of Cambridge 6 Oct 2020: Academics from the University of Cambridge believe that the tendency for children to introduce aggressive themes in these situations – which seems to happen
  10. Leading European cancer centres share guidance on making their…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/leading-european-cancer-centres-share-guidance-on-making-their-operations-pandemic-proof
    Thumbnail for Leading European cancer centres share guidance on making their operations ‘pandemic proof’ | University of Cambridge 16 Apr 2020: Capacity of cancer care facilities. In many hospitals, the COVID-19 pandemic is a major stress test for the capacity of the various treatment or support units: radiation, medical oncology, imaging,
  11. People in England’s poorest towns ‘lose over a decade of good…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/people-in-englands-poorest-towns-lose-over-a-decade-of-good-health-research-finds
    Thumbnail for People in England’s poorest towns ‘lose over a decade of good health’, research finds 17 Jun 2020: These policies should be integral to post-pandemic economic recovery agendas,” Kenny said. ... by the economic consequences of lockdown.”.
  12. Cambridge-designed curriculum teaches schoolchildren about water…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-designed-curriculum-teaches-schoolchildren-about-water-scarcity-and-climate-activism
    Thumbnail for Cambridge-designed curriculum teaches schoolchildren about water scarcity and climate activism | University of Cambridge 17 Jan 2020: Development (DFID), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ... Funding was also provided by the University of Cambridge’s Economic and Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Account.
  13. New model predicts oesophageal cancer eight years early for half of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-model-predicts-oesophageal-cancer-eight-years-early-for-half-of-all-patients
    Thumbnail for New model predicts oesophageal cancer eight years early for half of all patients | University of Cambridge 7 Sep 2020: Oesophageal cancer is often preceded by Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition in which cells within the lining of the oesophagus begin to change shape and can grow
  14. Brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence to prepare teenagers…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/brain-networks-come-online-during-adolescence-to-prepare-teenagers-for-adult-life
    Thumbnail for Brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence to prepare teenagers for adult life | University of Cambridge 29 Jan 2020: Adolescence is a time of major change in life, with increasing social and cognitive skills and independence, but also increased risk of mental illness. While
  15. AI-based ‘no-touch touchscreen’ could reduce risk of pathogen spread…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/ai-based-no-touch-touchscreen-could-reduce-risk-of-pathogen-spread-from-surfaces
    Thumbnail for AI-based ‘no-touch touchscreen’ could reduce risk of pathogen spread from surfaces | University of Cambridge 23 Jul 2020: In lab-based tests, driving simulators and road-based trials, the predictive touch technology was able to reduce interaction effort and time by up to 50% due to its ability to
  16. Nature’s epidural: Genetic variant may explain why some women don’t…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/natures-epidural-genetic-variant-may-explain-why-some-women-dont-need-pain-relief-during-childbirth
    Thumbnail for Nature’s epidural: Genetic variant may explain why some women don’t need pain relief during childbirth | University of Cambridge 21 Jul 2020: Dr Lee and colleagues carried out a number of tests on the women, including applying heat and pressure to their arms and getting them to plunge their hands into icy water. ... the test group had a higher-than-expected prevalence of a rare variant of the
  17. Surging numbers of first-generation learners at risk of being left…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/surging-numbers-of-first-generation-learners-at-risk-of-being-left-behind-in-education-systems
    Thumbnail for Surging numbers of first-generation learners at risk of being left behind in education systems worldwide | University of Cambridge 21 May 2020: For example: the research compiled the start-of-year test scores of students in Grades 7 and 8. ... These were standardised (or ‘scaled’) so that 500 represented a mean test score.
  18. Lack of understanding of common heart condition leads to missed…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/lack-of-understanding-of-common-heart-condition-leads-to-missed-treatment-opportunities-study
    Thumbnail for Lack of understanding of common heart condition leads to missed treatment opportunities, study suggests | University of Cambridge 3 Nov 2020: For any intervention to be routinely adopted, there needs to be a clear understanding – and differentiation between – aspects of the illness, tests and treatments, for example. ... It’s frustrating for the doctors too, because the test results are
  19. Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/rapid-covid-19-diagnostic-test-developed-by-cambridge-team-to-be-deployed-in-hospitals
    Thumbnail for Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be deployed in hospitals | University of Cambridge 2 Apr 2020: Search. Search. Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be deployed in hospitals. ... Research. Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be deployed in hospitals..
  20. Four secrets of a successful business-university partnership |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/four-secrets-of-a-successful-business-university-partnership
    20 Nov 2020: New digital technologies, big data and AI will have a critical role to play in addressing many of the societal challenges we face and in boosting the UK’s economic competitiveness
  21. Scientists identify warning signs over effectiveness of HIV ‘wonder…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-identify-warning-signs-over-effectiveness-of-hiv-wonder-drug-in-sub-saharan-africa
    Thumbnail for Scientists identify warning signs over effectiveness of HIV ‘wonder drug’ in sub-Saharan Africa | University of Cambridge 1 Dec 2020: Further research is needed to find out why. Professor Gupta added: “What this shows is that we urgently need to prioritise point of care tests to identify people with drug resistance ... The development of such tests is at an advanced stage, but there
  22. Drug-resistant hospital bacteria persist even after deep cleaning,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/drug-resistant-hospital-bacteria-persist-even-after-deep-cleaning-genomic-study-reveals
    Thumbnail for Drug-resistant hospital bacteria persist even after deep cleaning, genomic study reveals | University of Cambridge 26 Oct 2020: Enterococcus faecium is a bacterium commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract, where it usually resides without causing the host problems. However, in
  23. Impact through collaboration: the importance of strategic…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/impact-through-collaboration-the-importance-of-strategic-partnerships
    3 Nov 2020: Indeed, it is only through collaboration that we can address some of the world’s most pressing challenges and bring about positive economic and societal change. ... social and economic benefits that arise from it.
  24. Cambridge to lead national consortium examining immune response to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-lead-national-consortium-examining-immune-response-to-sars-cov-2-coronavirus
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to lead national consortium examining immune response to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus | University of Cambridge 28 Aug 2020: The results from the study will help to develop better tests to diagnose protective immunity as well as determine how long protective antibodies persist after exposure to the virus.
  25. World’s first artificial pancreas app licensed for people with type 1 …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/worlds-first-artificial-pancreas-app-licensed-for-people-with-type-1-diabetes-in-uk
    Thumbnail for World’s first artificial pancreas app licensed for people with type 1 diabetes in UK | University of Cambridge 16 Mar 2020: Currently, people with type 1 diabetes rely on a routine of finger-prick blood tests and insulin injections or infusions just to stay alive, because their pancreas no longer produces insulin
  26. Lockdown or not, personality predicts your likelihood of staying home …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/lockdown-or-not-personality-predicts-your-likelihood-of-staying-home-during-the-pandemic
    Thumbnail for Lockdown or not, personality predicts your likelihood of staying home during the pandemic | University of Cambridge 15 Oct 2020: This research was funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (part of UK Research and Innovation), the Cambridge Trust and Peterhouse Cambridge.
  27. Switching on a key cancer gene could provide first curative treatment …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/switching-on-a-key-cancer-gene-could-provide-first-curative-treatment-for-heart-disease
    Thumbnail for Switching on a key cancer gene could provide first curative treatment for heart disease | University of Cambridge 14 Apr 2020: Since adult hearts cannot usually repair themselves once damaged, harnessing the power of this gene represents major progress towards the first curative
  28. Imaging technique could replace tissue biopsies in assessing drug…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/imaging-technique-could-replace-tissue-biopsies-in-assessing-drug-resistance-in-breast-cancer
    Thumbnail for Imaging technique could replace tissue biopsies in assessing drug resistance in breast cancer patients | University of Cambridge 6 Oct 2020: In a study published in the journal Cancer Cell, researchers at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Institute have shown how a new technique known as
  29. Cambridge-developed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine receives £1.9million from UK…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-developed-sars-cov-2-vaccine-receives-ps19million-from-uk-government-for-clinical-trial
    Thumbnail for Cambridge-developed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine receives £1.9million from UK government for clinical trial | University of Cambridge 26 Aug 2020: It is especially exciting that the clinical trial will test giving the vaccine through people’s skin using a device without any needles as together with stable DNA vaccine technology this
  30. 1 Divestment: Advantages and Disadvantages for the University of ...

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/sm6_divestment_report.pdf
    16 Sep 2020: that economics now favours renewable energy in most countries, meaning there is a sizable.
  31. World’s largest-ever DNA sequencing of Viking skeletons reveals they…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/worlds-largest-ever-dna-sequencing-of-viking-skeletons-reveals-they-werent-all-scandinavian
    Thumbnail for World’s largest-ever DNA sequencing of Viking skeletons reveals they weren’t all Scandinavian | University of Cambridge 16 Sep 2020: Now cutting-edge DNA sequencing of more than 400 Viking skeletons from archaeological sites scattered across Europe and Greenland will rewrite the history
  32. Open-source ventilator designed by Cambridge team for use in low- and …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/open-source-ventilator-designed-by-cambridge-team-for-use-in-low-and-middle-income-countries
    Thumbnail for Open-source ventilator designed by Cambridge team for use in low- and middle-income countries | University of Cambridge 20 Apr 2020: It has been thoroughly tested at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington and passed the MHRA test specifications with flying colours.
  33. Climate change and food demand could shrink species’ habitats by…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/climate-change-and-food-demand-could-shrink-species-habitats-by-almost-a-quarter-by-2100
    Thumbnail for Climate change and food demand could shrink species’ habitats by almost a quarter by 2100 | University of Cambridge 6 Nov 2020: The data were also used to predict future changes up to the year 2100 under 16 different climate and socio-economic scenarios.
  34. Creating Accessible Digital Content Everyone is welcome at the ...

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/creating_accessible_digital_content_cf21.pdf
    16 Dec 2020: Video Content. • Test audio and video quality well before recording or broadcasting • Ask the speaker(s) to keep background noise to a minimum (e.g.
  35. Combining PCR and antibody tests at point of care dramatically…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/combining-pcr-and-antibody-tests-at-point-of-care-dramatically-increases-covid-19-detection-in
    Thumbnail for Combining PCR and antibody tests at point of care dramatically increases COVID-19 detection in hospitalised patients | University of Cambridge 2 Sep 2020: The two main types of test – PCR and antibody tests – both have limitations because of the nature of coronavirus infection and how our body responds. ... nucleic acid tests, and a combination of two finger prick antibody tests, both of which test for
  36. Experts call for more mental health support for parents of children…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/experts-call-for-more-mental-health-support-for-parents-of-children-with-genetic-learning
    Thumbnail for Experts call for more mental health support for parents of children with genetic learning disabilities | University of Cambridge 11 Mar 2020: As many as one in 20 families worldwide is thought to include a child with a learning disability, but little is known about how this affects the parents’
  37. Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/simple-sniff-test-reliably-predicts-recovery-of-severely-brain-injured-patients
    Thumbnail for Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain-injured patients | University of Cambridge 29 Apr 2020: Search. Search. Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain-injured patients. ... The accuracy of the sniff test is remarkable - I hope it will help in the treatment of severely brain injured patients around the world.
  38. Two new initiatives to boost economic value from university research…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/two-new-initiatives-to-boost-economic-value-from-university-research
    Thumbnail for Two new initiatives to boost economic value from university research | University of Cambridge 16 Jul 2020: The needs for better evidence are growing as we move from the immediate COVID-19 crisis into the longer-term economic recovery period, and as the government looks to maximise the ... This will help economies across the UK recover, reconfigure, and thrive
  39. Women bear brunt of coronavirus economic shutdown in UK and US |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/women-bear-brunt-of-coronavirus-economic-shutdown-in-uk-and-us
    Thumbnail for Women bear brunt of coronavirus economic shutdown in UK and US | University of Cambridge 21 Apr 2020: Search. Search. Women bear brunt of coronavirus economic shutdown in UK and US. ... published as a working paper through the University of Cambridge Institute for New Economic Thinking:.
  40. Tackling COVID-19: Professor Ravi Gupta | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/tackling-covid-19-professor-ravi-gupta
    Thumbnail for Tackling COVID-19: Professor Ravi Gupta | University of Cambridge 18 Jun 2020: working. We’re now about to implement a point-of-care antibody test to help diagnosis. ... We’ve also recently introduced a new rapid diagnostic test called SAMBA II at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
  41. Economic activity has halved during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/economic-activity-has-halved-during-spains-coronavirus-lockdown-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Economic activity has halved during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, study suggests | University of Cambridge 15 Apr 2020: Search. Search. Economic activity has halved during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, study suggests. ... but have few means of understanding the impact of different policies on economic activity.
  42. Economic damage could be worse without lockdown and social distancing …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/economic-damage-could-be-worse-without-lockdown-and-social-distancing-study
    Thumbnail for Economic damage could be worse without lockdown and social distancing – study | University of Cambridge 29 Apr 2020: Search. Search. Economic damage could be worse without lockdown and social distancing – study. ... Taking no action is unacceptable from public health perspective, and extremely risky from an economic perspective.
  43. Younger workers hit harder by coronavirus economic shock in UK and US …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/younger-workers-hit-harder-by-coronavirus-economic-shock-in-uk-and-us
    Thumbnail for Younger workers hit harder by coronavirus economic shock in UK and US | University of Cambridge 3 Apr 2020: Research. Younger workers hit harder by coronavirus economic shock in UK and US.. ... Listen to Dr Chris Rauh and Dr Meredith Crowley from the Faculty of Economics discuss the economic implications of COVID-19 with Dr Rob Doubleday from the University's
  44. Blood test to monitor cancer up to ten times more sensitive than…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/blood-test-to-monitor-cancer-up-to-ten-times-more-sensitive-than-current-methods
    Thumbnail for Blood test to monitor cancer up to ten times more sensitive than current methods | University of Cambridge 17 Jun 2020: Search. Search. Blood test to monitor cancer up to ten times more sensitive than current methods. ... Research. Blood test to monitor cancer up to ten times more sensitive than current methods..
  45. Tackling COVID-19: Dr Freya Jephcott | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/tackling-covid-19-dr-freya-jephcott
    Thumbnail for Tackling COVID-19: Dr Freya Jephcott | University of Cambridge 7 May 2020: Populations already well served by health systems - often groups of higher socio-economic status - tend to be captured by surveillance.
  46. Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/aroma-diffuser-and-plastic-bag-offer-inexpensive-method-to-test-fit-of-face-masks-at-home
    Thumbnail for Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home | University of Cambridge 16 Dec 2020: Search. Search. Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home. ... Research. Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home..
  47. Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/rapid-coronavirus-test-speeds-up-access-to-urgent-care-and-will-free-up-beds-ahead-of-winter
    Thumbnail for Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter | University of Cambridge 3 Jun 2020: Search. Search. Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter. ... Research. Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter..
  48. National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/national-trial-launched-to-test-re-purposing-existing-drugs-to-treat-covid-19-patients
    Thumbnail for National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients | University of Cambridge 20 May 2020: Search. Search. National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients. ... Research. National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients..
  49. Green COVID-19 recovery packages can boost economic growth and tackle …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/green-covid-19-recovery-packages-can-boost-economic-growth-and-tackle-climate-change-researchers-say
    Thumbnail for Green COVID-19 recovery packages can boost economic growth and tackle climate change, researchers say | University of Cambridge 5 May 2020: Brian O’Callaghan, economist at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, University of Oxford. ... 2020). A net-zero emissions economic recovery from COVID-19. COP26 Universities Network Briefing.
  50. No country ‘immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/no-country-immune-to-covid-19-economic-shock-but-asian-nations-will-bounce-back-faster
    Thumbnail for No country ‘immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster | University of Cambridge 2 Dec 2020: Search. Search. No country ‘immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster. ... Research. No country ‘immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster..
  51. Opinion: Employers should cut hours not people during the pandemic |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-employers-should-cut-hours-not-people-during-the-pandemic
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Employers should cut hours not people during the pandemic | University of Cambridge 13 May 2020: large mental health deficit associated with unemployment and economic inactivity. ... How does it work? Other European countries, such as Germany and Austria, have traditionally used short-time work programmes to deal with economic crises.

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