Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair
22 Mar 2023A Cambridge scientist has played a leading role in sequencing Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome, revealing clues to the composer’s health and family...
Underactive immune response may explain obesity link to COVID-19 severity
20 Mar 2023Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, say Cambridge scientists.
Maintaining heart function in donors declared ‘dead by circulatory criteria’ could improve access to heart transplantation
16 Mar 2023More donated hearts could be suitable for transplantation if they are kept functioning within the body for a short time following the death of the...
Celebrating Cambridge Women: Part II
15 Mar 2023Read the second part of our series marking Women's History Month, as we shine a light on even more of the inspiring women living and working here at...
Celebrating the Cambridge Women Changing the World
08 Mar 2023To mark International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the University is delighted to shine a light on some of the incredible women living and...
Hunter-gatherer childhoods may offer clues to improving education and wellbeing
07 Mar 2023Hunter-gatherers can help us understand the conditions that children may be psychologically adapted to because we lived as hunter-gatherers for 95%...
Daily 11 minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death
01 Mar 2023One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by...
Should we allow genome editing of human embryos?
28 Feb 2023A citizens’ jury of individuals whose lives have been affected by hereditary disease has voted in favour of asking the UK government to consider...
Roadmap sets out new global strategy for development of more effective coronavirus vaccines
21 Feb 2023Plan will accelerate a new approach to coronavirus vaccines research and development, to protect against COVID-19 variants and future pandemic...
Hospitality and real estate sectors have highest rates of common mental health problems
14 Feb 2023Mental health problems such as depression are most common in the hospitality and real estate sectors, but – at least prior to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Cambridge engineer to co-lead earthquake reconnaissance mission to Turkey
13 Feb 2023Professor Emily So will lead a UK response to uncover the causes of the extensive damage and loss of life
Cambridge Festival launches extensive programme for 2023
10 Feb 2023Could a new theory of the Universe be Stephen Hawking’s biggest legacy? How has popular music addressed political conflict? Are the big tech firms...