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The ‘suicide complex’ ToxIN.

Lethal weapon: bacteria’s high-risk suicide strategy

24 Dec 2012

New research shows how some bacterial cells keep a ‘suicide complex’ ready to hand at all times.

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Breast cancer cells

World-leading cancer expert to head-up Cambridge Institute

21 Dec 2012

The University of Cambridge and Cancer Research UK have appointed Professor Simon Tavaré to be the next director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge...

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Detail from a hybrid three-dimensional heterostructure consisting of graphene, boron nitride and molybdenum disulphide in two dimensional layers.

Changing our material future, layer by layer

20 Dec 2012

Researchers are aiming to develop a new class of materials with remarkable properties using one atom-thick substances such as graphene and other two...

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65 DAYS OF STATIC @ Cargo

Schizophrenia linked to social inequality

14 Dec 2012

Urban neighbourhoods with high deprivation, population density and inequality found to have higher rates of schizophrenia.

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Hurricane Katrina

The Mathematics of Extreme Climatic Events

07 Dec 2012

Symposium marks the UK launch of the worldwide initiative Mathematics for Planet Earth 2013.

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Tim Knox

New Director appointed for the Fitzwilliam Museum

07 Dec 2012

The University of Cambridge has appointed a new Director to succeed Timothy Potts at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

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Coconut

Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013

06 Dec 2012

Researchers have identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013.

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iPS cell colony

New patient-friendly way to make stem cells for fight against heart disease

30 Nov 2012

Promising new technique for creating stem cells using a routine blood sample.

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MYPs debate in House of Commons Chamber

Mastering public policy

29 Nov 2012

A new Master’s Programme in Public Policy, launching today by the University of Cambridge, will equip policy makers of tomorrow with the tools to...

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Where Angels Cry

Scientists identify depression and anxiety biomarker in youths

28 Nov 2012

Test could be used as an inexpensive screening tool to facilitate early intervention.

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Cancer

Awareness could eliminate inequalities in cancer diagnoses

13 Nov 2012

Each year 5,600 patients are diagnosed with cancer at a late stage because of inequalities. Study underlines importance of awareness campaigns.

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Detail from the Ripley Scroll housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Body, soul and gold: quests for perfection in English alchemy

08 Nov 2012

From the elixirs of legend to transmutation of base metals into gold, medieval medical practice and social mobility were steeped in alchemy.

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