Genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity

New research finds around a quarter of Labrador retriever dogs face a double-whammy of feeling hungry all the time and burning fewer calories due to a genetic

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 6, 2024 ~5 min

Astronomers spot oldest ‘dead’ galaxy yet observed

A galaxy that suddenly stopped forming new stars more than 13 billion years ago has been observed by astronomers.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 6, 2024 ~5 min


Neon sign identified by JWST gives clue to planet formation

The winds that help to form planets in the gaseous discs of early solar systems have been imaged for the first time by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Low iron levels resulting from infection could be key trigger of long COVID

Problems with iron levels in the blood and the body’s ability to regulate this important nutrient as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection could be a key trigger

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 4, 2024 ~7 min

Pythagoras was wrong: there are no universal musical harmonies, study finds

The tone and tuning of musical instruments has the power to manipulate our appreciation of harmony, new research shows. The findings challenge centuries of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 27, 2024 ~6 min

Opinion: the future of science is automation

Professor Ross King from Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, who originated the idea of a 'Robot Scientist', discusses why he

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 26, 2024 ~5 min

NHS trial of sponge-on-a-string test replaces need for endoscopy for thousands of patients

A new test to help diagnose a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer – developed by Cambridge researchers and trialled by the NHS – has reduced the need

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 26, 2024 ~5 min

Having a ‘regular doctor’ can significantly reduce GP workload, study finds

If all GP practices moved to a model where patients saw the same doctor at each visit, it could significantly reduce doctor workload while improving patient

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 23, 2024 ~5 min


Shimmering seaweeds and algae antennae: sustainable energy solutions under the sea

How could tiny antennae attached to tiny algae speed up the transition away from fossil fuels? This is one of the questions being studied by Cambridge

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Long COVID linked to persistently high levels of inflammatory protein: a potential biomarker and target for treatments

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 21, 2024 ~6 min

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