Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell’s decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body. They

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Early-stage stem cell therapy trial shows promise for treating progressive MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 27, 2023 ~7 min


New vaccine technology could protect from future viruses and variants

Studies of a ‘future-proof’ vaccine candidate have shown that just one antigen can be modified to provide a broadly protective immune response in animals. The

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 25, 2023 ~6 min

Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

A therapist shares advice for harnessing your stress over climate change and other environmental harms and putting it to work.

Karen Magruder, Assistant Professor of Practice in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Sept. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Peruvian writers tell of a future rooted in the past and contemporary societal issues

In the Global South, a group of writers are rejecting the norms of science fiction and commenting on the future in a way that embraces Indigenous culture.

Rocio Quispe Agnoli, William J. Beal Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2023 ~7 min

Scientists’ favorite books for nonscientists

Black holes, warming seas, new treatments for disease. Understanding the context — not to mention the technical jargon — can be a challenge.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 1, 2023 ~9 min

AI is changing how Americans find jobs, get promoted and succeed at work

Software you may already use every day can track your productivity for your employer.

Catherine Rymsha, Visiting Lecturer of Management, UMass Lowell • conversation
May 22, 2023 ~7 min

Cambridge University’s needle-free coronavirus vaccine begins clinical trials in home city

Recruitment is underway in Cambridge for volunteers to take part in clinical trials of a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 –

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 24, 2023 ~2 min


Finding new ways to diagnose childhood brain tumours

Cambridge researchers are using new techniques to distinguish different types of medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour in children.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 24, 2023 ~3 min

Artificial pancreas successfully trialled for use by type 2 diabetes patients

Cambridge scientists have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device – powered by an algorithm

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 11, 2023 ~7 min

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