Just like humans, more intelligent jays have greater self-control

A study has found that Eurasian jays can pass a version of the ‘marshmallow test’ – and those with the greatest self-control also score the highest on

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Oct. 31, 2022 ~6 min

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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 29, 2022 ~4 min


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 -

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 30, 2022 ~4 min

Cambridge recognised once again as a Leader in Openness around animal research

The University of Cambridge has once again been recognised as a Leader in Openness for its work to promote openness and transparency around research involving

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 13, 2022 ~6 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,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 14, 2022 ~4 min

Study in mice shows potential for gene-editing to tackle mitochondrial disorders

Defective mitochondria – the ‘batteries’ that power the cells of our bodies – could in future be repaired using gene-editing techniques. Scientists at the

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 8, 2022 ~5 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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 27, 2021 ~5 min

Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in mice

Scientists at Cambridge and Leeds have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and say their discovery could lead to the development of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 22, 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 -

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 24, 2021 ~5 min

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