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Neuroscience has transformed our understanding of the brain and promises treatments for devastating disorders that affect millions.

Charts map rapid growth and slow decline of brains

06 April 2022

An international team of researchers has created a series of brain charts spanning our entire lifespan – from a 15 week old fetus to 100 year old adult – that show how our brains expand rapidly in early life and slowly shrink as we age. 

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The wake-up cell

12 Jun 2007

Scientists discover how cells responsible for wakefulness turn on and off.

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Royal Society announces new Cambridge fellows

18 May 2007

The Royal Society today recognised 44 scientists for their contributions to society by electing them to the Fellowship of the Royal Society.

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Geneticist wins prestigious Rosenstiel Award

11 May 2007

Professor Azim Surani has been awarded the 36th Annual Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for 2007 for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Science.

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DanioLabs acquired by leading biotechnology company

30 Mar 2007

A drug discovery company launched by researchers from the University of Cambridge, has been acquired by VASTox plc, a leading UK biotechnology...

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Cabaret: Science of Sex, Drugs, and Rock’‘n'Roll

15 Mar 2007

What is that special something that makes one person attracted to another? How do drugs affect your brain? How can a rock guitar lie at the heart of...

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Addiction breakthrough may lead to new treatments

02 Mar 2007

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered why some individuals may be predisposed to drug addiction and believe it may lead to better...

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‘Brain gain’ award keeps academic at Cambridge

19 Dec 2006

Dr Dino Giussani, whose research has led to exciting possibilities for bringing preventative medicine back into the womb, has won an award to keep...

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Biomedical research excellence at Cambridge

12 Dec 2006

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, has been designated as one of the government's...

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Cambridge to contribute to mental boost

12 Oct 2006

Cambridge scientists are to be involved in a new initiative looking at ways to boost the mental abilities and health of the nation.

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Brain

Cognitive enhancement: on the frontline of neuropsychiatry

04 Oct 2006

Major psychiatric disorders are extremely common and their effects on behaviour, perception, emotion and cognition constitute an enormous...

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'Neuroscience and Society' - University of Cambridge Horizon Seminar

04 Oct 2006

Research Services Division (RSD) is hosting a seminar entitled 'Neuroscience & Society' as part of its Horizon series which profiles research at...

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Cambridge neurobiologist wins Royal Society award

20 Jul 2006

Dr Andrea Brand has been awarded the prestigious Rosalind Franklin award for her groundbreaking contributions to the fields of developmental biology...

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