Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments
Cambridge scientists have discovered that cancer cells ‘hijack’ a process used by healthy cells to spread around the body, completely changing current ways of
Sept. 29, 2022 • ~4 min
Drug incorporated into silicone coating reduces ‘foreign body reaction’ to implants
Long-term use of implantable electronic medical devices – such as pacemakers and cochlear implants – is hampered by the body’s reaction to foreign bodies. Now,
March 14, 2022 • ~4 min
‘Battle of the sexes’ begins in womb as father and mother’s genes tussle over nutrition
Cambridge scientists have identified a key signal that the fetus uses to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta in a tug-of-war between genes
Dec. 27, 2021 • ~5 min
Top UK organisations release annual statistics for use of animals in research
The ten organisations in Great Britain that carry out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary and scientific research -
July 15, 2021 • ~6 min
Marmoset study identifies brain region linking actions to their outcomes
Researchers have discovered a specific brain region underlying ‘goal-directed behaviour’ – that is, when we consciously do something with a particular goal in
June 24, 2021 • ~5 min
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