‘Tomato pill’ improves function of blood vessels
A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
Body builders: miniature scaffolds can help to heal
Miniature scaffolds made from collagen – the ‘glue’ that holds our bodies together – are being used to heal damaged joints, and could be used to develop new cancer therapies or help repair the heart after a heart attack.
Better building through design
The construction industry could slash its carbon emissions by as much as 50% by optimising the design of new buildings, which currently use double the amount of steel and concrete required by safety codes.
Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb
Children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones (for example testosterone, progesterone and cortisol) in the womb, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge and the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Advanced materials: one of the UK's 'eight great technologies' for future growth
University of Cambridge materials scientist Professor Mark Blamire and engineer Professor Bill O’Neil discuss how research in Cambridge is helping to advance the material world.
Nanotechnology takes on diabetes
A sensor which can be used to screen for diabetes in resource-poor settings has been developed by researchers and tested in diabetic patients, and will soon be field tested in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Brunel International Lecture Series at Cambridge
The Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction (CSIC) and the Cambridge University Engineering Department Centre for Sustainable Development are proud to host the second stop of the Brunel International Lecture Series.
Buddha and the book
Some of the world’s oldest Sanskrit and Buddhist manuscripts – and a gift from the 13th Dalai Lama – are now on display at Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA).
Creatures of habit: disorders of compulsivity share common pattern and brain structure
People affected by binge eating, substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorder all share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
NICE approves MS drug developed by University of Cambridge researchers
A new drug based on decades of research at the University of Cambridge has today been approved by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).
Sperm against the stream
Like salmon travelling upstream to spawn, sperm cells are extremely efficient at swimming against the current. In a new study, researchers from the University of Cambridge and MIT have identified the physical mechanisms which may allow sperm to navigate inside the human body and stay on course through a variety of environments.
Cambridge academic is one of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Thinkers
Postdoctoral research associate Preti Taneja has been chosen as one of ten winners in a prestigious competition to find the talented academic broadcasters of the future, run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
New research to enable faster internet collaboration
A new software-defined dark fibre optical network will enable researchers to create and develop vital communication technologies for the future of the internet.
North West Cambridge Development on track
Progress continues on the University’s largest single capital project, the North West Cambridge Development.
New technique helps identify proteins involved in immune response
A new technique developed at the University of Cambridge allows researchers to identify clusters of proteins on immune cells which are key to fighting off the body’s invaders.
First ever Postdoc Centre is new home for research staff
A new postdoctoral centre has been opened at the University of Cambridge, providing a focal point for its world-class researchers.
New method generates functional nerve cells from skin cells
Research will make the study of diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s easier, and could lead to personalised therapies for a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.
Improving access to GP surgeries could reduce burden on out-of-hours services
Poor access to GP surgeries could be driving patients to use out-of-hours services and putting an extra burden on the NHS, according to researchers at the Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research. In research published today, they say that improving access could lead to an 11% reduction in the use of out-of-hours primary care services.
Lifestyle change is the key to fighting diabetes
Public health strategies aimed at tackling obesity at a population level through lifestyle changes are more appropriate for preventing type 2 diabetes than targeted interventions based on an individual’s genetic risk, according to a study led by the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
New technologies could help ensure safety of new drugs
A combination of nanotechnology and a unique twisting property of light could lead to new methods for ensuring the purity and safety of pharmaceuticals.
Royal Academy backing for Cambridge research
A Research Fellow in Cambridge University's Department of Engineering has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) Enterprise Fellowship.
New headway in battle against neurodegenerative diseases
Conditions which may accelerate the spread of Parkinson’s disease, and a potential means of enhancing naturally-occurring defences against neurodegenerative disorders, have been identified in two new studies.
Record number of applications to Cambridge in 2013 cycle
Applications to the University of Cambridge rose again in the 2013 cycle to an all-time high of 16,185, according to undergraduate admissions statistics just published.
University of Cambridge signs commitment to openness on animal research
The University of Cambridge announces that it has signed the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, joining over 70 organisations including academia, industry, funders and charities.
French Ambassador visit marks close ties between Cambridge and France
The French ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Bernard Emié, visited Cambridge last week on what was an auspicious day for the relationship between France and the University.