Understanding the
immune system
Clare Bryant, Professor of Innate Immunity, is a molecular detective. She looks at how bodies defend themselves and tries to understand the immune system’s inner workings. See how our defence systems go too far.
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News - Asthma test more reliable in the morning
A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning. Cambridge researchers found the test became less reliable throughout the day.
News - Cambridge Enterprise reports on continued growth
Cambridge Enterprise reports significant growth in their work to support the translation of University research into societal benefit. It has ambitious plans for the Cambridge Cluster.
News - Aspirin could prevent spread of some cancers
Aspirin is known to slow the spread of some cancers, such as breast, bowel, and prostate cancers. Now scientists have uncovered how it does this. It triggers the immune system and reduces metastasis.
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Admissions - Discover Master's and PhD study: Monday 17 to Friday 21 March
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Lecture - Where does innovation happen? with Sir Patrick Vallance: Thursday 20 March 2025
Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will speak on the topic 'Where does innovation happen?'.
Admissions - Subject Masterclasses: until Thursday 15 May
Explore your chosen subject in greater depth while experiencing typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge with our Subject Masterclasses.
