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Newborn babies at risk from bacteria commonly carried by mothers

29 November 2023

One in 200 newborns is admitted to a neonatal unit with sepsis caused by a bacteria commonly carried by their mothers – much greater than the previous estimate, say Cambridge researchers. The team has developed an ultra-sensitive test capable of better detecting the bacteria, as it is missed in the vast majority of cases.

Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia

16 November 2023

Cambridge scientists have grown small blood vessel-like models in the lab and used them to show how damage to the scaffolding that supports these vessels can cause them to leak, leading to conditions such as vascular dementia and stroke.

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Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years

03 October 2023

An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international team of researchers has warned.

Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised

17 August 2023

The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain structure. The results of the study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, are published in Nature Genetics.

Brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

08 August 2023

Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with obesity when compared to people who are a healthy weight.

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Underactive immune response may explain obesity link to COVID-19 severity

20 March 2023

Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, say Cambridge scientists.

Hospitality and real estate sectors have highest rates of common mental health problems

14 February 2023

Mental health problems such as depression are most common in the hospitality and real estate sectors, but – at least prior to the COVID-19 pandemic – were on the increase across the board, according to new research.

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Rare genetic disease may protect Ashkenazi Jews against TB

06 February 2023

Scientists may have solved the question of why Ashkenazi Jews are significantly more susceptible to a rare genetic disorder known as Gaucher disease – and the answer may help settle the debate about whether they are less susceptible to tuberculosis (TB).

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Artificial pancreas successfully trialled for use by type 2 diabetes patients

11 January 2023

Cambridge scientists have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device – powered by an algorithm developed at the University of Cambridge – doubled the amount of time patients were in the target range for glucose compared to standard treatment and halved the time spent experiencing high glucose levels.

The off-patent drug that could protect us from future COVID-19 variants

05 December 2022

Cambridge scientists have identified a drug that can be repurposed to prevent COVID-19 in research involving a unique mix of ‘mini-organs’, donor organs, animal studies and patients.

Articles about 'NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre'

Newborn babies at risk from bacteria commonly carried by mothers

Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years

Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised

Brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

Underactive immune response may explain obesity link to COVID-19 severity

Hospitality and real estate sectors have highest rates of common mental health problems

Rare genetic disease may protect Ashkenazi Jews against TB

Artificial pancreas successfully trialled for use by type 2 diabetes patients

The off-patent drug that could protect us from future COVID-19 variants

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