Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ gene from dads to ‘remote-control’ mums into feeding them extra food
11 July 2023A study in mice has found that fetuses use a copy of a gene inherited from their dad to force their mum to release as...
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A study in mice has found that fetuses use a copy of a gene inherited from their dad to force their mum to release as...
Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing...
As the Arctic warms, shrinking glaciers are exposing bubbling groundwater springs which could provide an underestimated source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, finds new...
Study of 600 teenagers suggests that having stronger self-awareness and sense of purpose may raise GCSE Maths scores "by a couple of grades".
Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of all plastics potentially encountered in their search for food...
A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over 60 years old is linked to lower quality of life, a...
As the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, we look at how the close relationship between the University and the hospitals on its doorstep is driving...
Treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients, according to a trial led by University of Cambridge and The Institute...
A European mission to explore how gravity, dark energy and dark matter shaped the evolution of the Universe soared into space from Cape Canaveral on...
The tale of two charismatic species cooperating for mutual benefit has captivated naturalists for centuries – but evidence has been patchy. Researchers have now carried...