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Collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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University of Cambridge News
Want to live longer? Staying active and eating healthy can help
Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2024Keeping these habits high, or even improving them over time, can lead to a longer life
Mapping the evolution of cancer: insights from the Human Tumor Atlas Network
New Scientist - 30-Oct-2024Unravelling tumour dynamics to enhance cancer treatment
Early cholesterol management crucial to prevent heart disease, study finds
Independent - 05-Sep-2024Cambridge study links early cholesterol to heart disease risk
Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes
The Guardian - 20-Aug-2024To stay healthier, it's a good idea to eat less processed and red meat
Origami-inspired brain electrodes could make epilepsy surgeries safer
Independent - 12-Aug-2024The electrodes were tested on pigs and successfully recorded brain activity
New vaccine may offer broad protection against both known and unknown coronaviruses
The Guardian - 06-May-2024Vaccine has shown the potential to protect mice against range of coronaviruses,
AI may be better than some doctors at diagnosing eye problems
Independent - 17-Apr-2024Could help doctors spot eye issues faster and decide who needs urgent care
Widespread PSA screening for prostate cancer may cause more harm than good
Independent - 08-Apr-2024Test offers minimal benefit but risks overtreating slow-growing cancers
Mouse models get a major boost as UK funds research on dementia and ageing
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - 12-Feb-2024This collaboration aims to unlock the secrets of ageing and develop new therapies
Anti-inflammatory benefits: fasting found to reduce risk of many diseases
University of Cambridge - 30-Jan-2024Calorie restriction silences the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key driver of inflammation
Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Cambridge scientists are making significant strides in understanding ageing
Cambridge Independent - 05-Jan-2024Promising leads for potential anti-ageing interventions in the next decade
Cambridge researchers continuously explore novel approaches to improve healthspan
University of Cambridge - 20-Dec-2023Quest for people to live healthily for as long as possible will inevitably result in longer lives
Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes can add years to your life
University of Cambridge - 03-Oct-2023Diagnosis at 30 may cut 14 years off life, but early treatment can extend it
Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks
New Scientist - 14-Jun-2023Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance
Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach
The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications
First clinical trial to transfuse lab-grown red blood cells
The Jerusalem Post - 07-Nov-2022A breakthrough treatment for people requiring blood transfusions in near future
72% of Induced pluripotent stem cell lines were reported to have major UV damage
University of Cambridge - 11-Aug-2022Whole genome sequencing-necessary to validate Stem cell lines used for therapy
A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins
EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia
Neither less nor more, seven hours of sleep needed for cognition & mental health
Independent - 29-Apr-2022Good night's sleep is a necessity, particularly as we age
Mutational signatures- a step closes to personalised cancer treatment
BBC - 21-Apr-2022Instead of caterogising cancer based on the effected body part or type, whole-genome sequencing could be more practical
Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability
University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers
OptiMind app designed for early diagnosis of dementia with simple tapping
Wired - 11-Nov-2021A 5-minute test can assess the early risk of getting dementia
Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life
CNBC - 11-Aug-2021It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health
Latest AI tool may diagnose dementia even before symptoms appear
BBC - 10-Aug-2021Algorithm detects dementia better than neurologists, soon with a single brain scan
Age-related memory loss can now be prevented with a pill
Cambridge University - 22-Jul-2021Scientists restored memory in aged mice, and found a similar working mechanism in humans
Lab grown bile duct organoids could restore liver health in humans
Medical Xpress - 18-Feb-2021Cholangiocyte-based therapy repairs bile ducts, offers hope to repair damaged donor livers
Cold water swimming might help develop a new dementia therapy
BBC - 19-Oct-2020Triggers an increase in the same protein used by hibernating animals
A milestone towards developing a drug for Multiple Sclerosis
Guardian - 25-Sep-2020Drug shows repaired coating around nerves but side effects prevent its use
Naked mole-rat's immune system is resistant to cancer
Independent - 02-Jul-2020Their extreme biology could be key to preventing cancer in humans
Genetic test could identify an increased risk of heart attack
BBC - 08-Oct-2019GRS can be measured at any age, children could be tested too
Weight loss is not really important to fight diabetes
Medical Daily - 02-Oct-2019There is no need to lose 15% or more of body weight to manage type 2 diabetes
A space cable between the Earth and the Moon is much more cost effective
Futurism - 27-Aug-2019If this works, one day we will be able to build space colonies at the Lagrange point
It's never too late to start exercising, even at an older age
Reuters - 18-Jul-2019Spend 150 minutes on exercise per week to lengthen your life span
Exercise may increase lifespan – past activity levels don't matter
Medical News Today - 29-Jun-2019It’s never too late to start exercising, start today and live longer
Scientists create a lab-made microbe with fully redesigned DNA for the first time
Guardian - 15-May-2019Organisms can survive even with a simple genetic code
Another study finds very hot drinks increases risk of cancer
Independent - 20-Mar-2019Letting drinks cool down is one of the 101 tips in the Live Forever Manual
Most slim people may have a hereditary weight advantage
Independent - 24-Jan-2019Even if you can eat without putting on weight, keep an eye on your visceral fat
Newspaper claims of new breast cancer testing tool are premature
NHS - 15-Jan-2019Accurate risk estimate only available with a complete set of data for a patient.
Leukaemia blood test breakthrough
Independent - 09-Jul-2018With this method researchers can now detect acute myeloid leukaemia years in advance with a blood sample
Pop up vaccine factories could curb pandemics
The Ecologist - 10-May-2018Big pharma is unwilling to invest in pandemic prevention. New model could identify and test vacc...
Influenza pandemic could infect 43 million in UK
Cambridge Independent - 15-Apr-2018Influenza pandemic could kill almost a million people in the UK. How people move and interact af...
Drinking can take years off your life
BBC - 13-Apr-20182 drinks a day shortens life expectancy by up to two years. More than 3 drinks a day could lose ...
Robot Scientist Uncovers Antibacterial Kills Malaria
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 18-Jan-2018Eve was developed by scientists at the Universities of Manchester, Aberystwyth, and Cambridge. I...
Test could diagnose oesophageal cancer 8 years earlier
Cancer Research UK - 06-Nov-2017Researchers looked at tissue samples from people with Barrett’s oesophagus that develop into canc...
Fat but fit' still risk heart disease
BBC - 15-Aug-2017The research in European Heart Journal claims that people who are overweight are at increased ri...
Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill
New Scientist - 30-May-2017E. coli bacteria given genes that are sensitive to tetrathionate - an indicator of ulcerative col...
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some heart conditions
BMJ - 22-Mar-2017Study of nearly 2 million adults who were free from CVD at baseline. Non-drinkers were separated...
New Form of Stem-Cell Engineering Raises Ethical Questions
New York Times - 21-Mar-2017Synthetic embryos could be assembled from stem cells that can organize themselves into embryolike...
Taste for high-fat food in our genes
BBC - 05-Oct-2016Some people are genetically wired to prefer the taste of fatty foods One in 1,000 people carry a...
Obesity has major effects on the brain
BBC - 04-Aug-2016Brains of overweight people look "10 years older" than those of leaner peers
Benefits of exercise outweigh air pollution
BBC - 05-May-2016You breath more during exercise – so what if the air you’re breathing is polluted? Cambridge Uni...
Becoming Cyborg: 10 Amazing MedTech Inventions
Labiotech - 15-Dec-2015Some of the best developments from 2015: Google contact lens with wireless chip and glucose sens...
Can we extend our lifespan, one gene at a time?
Genetic Literacy Project - 27-Oct-2015There are definitely environmental factors that influence longevity as well as genetic ones. Gen...
Artificially-intelligent Robot Scientist ‘Eve’ could boost search for new drugs
Cambridge University - 04-Feb-2015Drug discovery could be made faster and much cheaper thanks to an artificially-intelligent ‘robot...
Eating tomatoes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests
BBC - 27-Aug-2014Eating tomatoes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests. The study was publishe...
