Immorality and invention: the “great stem cell debate”
28 October 2014Human stem cell research holds promise for combating some of the most recalcitrant of diseases and for regenerating damaged bodies. It is also an ethical,...
Imaging the genome: cataloguing the fundamental processes of life
27 October 2014A new study at the University of Cambridge has allowed researchers to peer into unexplored regions of the genome and understand for the first time...
Looking at artificial others: mannequins with x-ray vision
24 October 2014The fascinating results of CT scans performed by the radiology team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital on two mannequins from the 18th and 19th centuries reveal astounding...
Return of the new gods: Jedis, auras and online witch schools
24 October 2014Research by a digital anthropologist is looking at how new religious movements are harnessing online platforms. These ‘invented religions’ take inspiration from ancient philosophy and...
Gene that once aided survival in the Arctic is found to have negative impact on health today
24 October 2014Millennia-old genetic variant that once provided advantages for survival in cold climates increases risk of hypoglycemia and infant mortality.
Testing time for stem cells
23 October 2014DefiniGEN is one of the first commercial opportunities to arise from Cambridge’s expertise in stem cell research. Here, we look at some of the fundamental...
Getting up close and personal with print
22 October 2014A copy of the first western printed book, the prayer book of Henry VIII’s last wife and an unpublished poem by Carol Ann Duffy go...
And now, the volcano forecast
22 October 2014Scientists are using volcanic gases to understand how volcanoes work, and as the basis of a hazard-warning forecast system.
Scientists take step towards drug to treat norovirus stomach bug
21 October 2014An experimental drug currently being trialled for influenza and Ebola viruses could have a new target: norovirus, often known as the winter vomiting virus. A...
A tale of 38 teapots: an intimate portrait of 18th-century sociability
20 October 2014At a seminar tomorrow (22 October 2014) archaeologist Craig Cessford will talk about the challenges of working on ‘clearance deposits’. He will use, as one...