All news on the topic: University of Cambridge

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Cambridge scientists say cancer drugs could help to treat heart disease and gout
When Cambridge scientists treated mice that had developed inflammatory diseases with a PLK1 inhibitor, it prevented the runaway inflammatory response
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King Charles 'went ballistic in huge row about William with unexpected royal'
Prince Edward has not always been a working royal, and has had to establish himself financially in an independent career, with varying results
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'DIY test kits promoted by celebrity doctors offer no benefit whatsoever'
Andrew Penman says the £20 urine test strip called IcleTest - promoted by the likes of Dr Hilary Jones and Christian Jessen - may not lead to early prevention of prostate cancer
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Burying your past traumas and forgetting them can be helpful not harmful
A new study has shown that when volunteers were trained to suppress thoughts about negative events their mental health improved, writes Dr Miriam Stoppard
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'Catching new Covid variants linked to previous infections'
It seems the same Covid-19 vaccine might work differently for different people, depending on which variants of Covid they’ve been exposed to, writes Dr Miriam Stoppard
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I'm a Celeb's Danielle Harold - 'tough' upbringing to Jamie Oliver reality stint
Known for her gritty and complex storylines on EastEnders, former soap actress Danielle Harold is set to join the cast of the upcoming season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! We take a closer look at Danielle's life off-screen life
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Inside one of 'UK's prettiest towns' that perfectly balances city and country
Named in The Times' prettiest towns for Christmas shopping list, Cambridge is known for its rich history, world-class university and River Cam packed full of punts during the summer months
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'Parental bond helps children's mental health in later life'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Cambridge University that points to the importance of mums and dads spending quality time with their kids and responding to their emotional needs
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Cambridge Dictionary crowns word of 2023 - and shares its updated meaning
The word is 'hallucinate' and the new definition relates to how artifical intelligence produces false information - it comes after a year-long surge in interest in generative AI tools like ChatGPT
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Superbugs timebomb as deaths rise and future surgery 'could be at risk'
Around 2,200 people died from drug-resistant infections last year, as the UK Health Security Agency said a post-pandemic bounce back in illnesses due to lower immunity in lockdown
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North-South divide shows which youngsters make it to Oxbridge - check your area
Youngsters from the south of England are twice as likely to get into Oxbridge as those from the north data from the Department of Education reveals - illuminating a north/south divide at the higher echelons of education
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'Scientists work on multipurpose vaccines to protect from new Covid mutations'
Cambridge University scientists’ vaccine technology provides protection against all known variants of SARSCoV-2 – the virus that causes Covid-19 and the first SARS epidemic in 2002
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Five tiny lifestyle tweaks you can make to massively cut risk of an early death
Researchers have revealed that climbing the stairs a certain amount of times each day or making sure you have regular sleep can massively slash the chances of early death
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'Our baby died due to NHS failings - we're making sure it never happens again'
Parents of baby William Moris-Patto who died from neglect at a hospital in Cambridgeshire are backing calls for a national inquiry into NHS maternity care
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Newborn dies after medics don't give him a vital injection despite mum checking
William Moris-Patto passed away from a brain bleed in September 2020 - his death has been ruled as 'neglect' after he wasn't treated correctly at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Black Powerlist led by Vogue chief Edward Enninful, Idris Elba and Mo Gilligan
Edward Enninful topped the annual list of the most powerful people of African, African-Caribbean and African-American heritage in Britain in 2023
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'I was pulled from school at 11 and written off – but now I study at Cambridge'
At the age of 11, George Baldock's mental health got so bad that he was pulled out of secondary school and sent to a Pupil Referral Unit. But thanks to one inspirational teacher, he discovered a new love for education - and got enough qualifications to study at Cambridge University
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Sue Perkins feared end of Mel friendship after her life imploded with diagnosis
They're one of the nations' favourite presenting duos however Sue Perkins worried that her tight bond with Mel Giedroyce could have been over at one stage. However, despite the challenges, their friendship remained unbreakable
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'Research finds new genes with links to breast cancer'
Dr Miriam Stoppard on the news that newly identified genes linked to breast cancer could eventually be included in tests to pinpoint women with an increased risk of the disease
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Warning to millions of Brits on common medication over risk of cardiac arrest
Figures from Diabetes UK show over 4.3million Brits live with the blood sugar condition, with 90 percent of those having type 2 - while an estimated 850 million people don't even realise they have it at all
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Finding aliens is 'matter of time' as experts predict 'major update in 5 years'
Astronomers are optimistic of finding life in the Universe within our lifetime, as missions are set to mark a new space race for the biggest scientific discovery of all time
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It's about time we rethought what causes early menopause
Study of genetic data by two UK universities debunks previous thinking about menopause before the age of 40, says Dr Miriam Stoppard
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Douglas Adams' career was saved by last-ditch BBC offer to write for iconic show
Self-critical and often fearing his efforts were “utter rubbish”, the sci-fi writer he had nearly given up after years of dreaming of working on Doctor Who scripts
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Warning to holidaymakers going to Europe as woman dies of eye-bleeding disease
Brits venturing into Europe are being warned about Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) which is spread through ticks after a 27-year-old patient died from the disease
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Scientists' discovery could help tailor vaccinations for people in future
A team from Cambridge identified a 'signature' in the blood which may help identify why some patients respond better to vaccines than others and who should be prioritised