AI-driven techniques reveal new targets for drug discovery

Researchers have developed a method to identify new targets for human disease, including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Sept. 27, 2023 ~5 min

Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised

The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 17, 2023 ~3 min


New type of computer memory could greatly reduce energy use and improve performance

Researchers have developed a new design for computer memory that could both greatly improve performance and reduce the energy demands of internet and

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 23, 2023 ~5 min

First wiring map of insect brain complete

Researchers have built the first ever map showing every single neuron and how they’re wired together in the brain of the fruit fly larva.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 10, 2023 ~5 min

Slow-moving shell of water can make Parkinson’s proteins ‘stickier’

Water – which makes up the majority of every cell in the body – plays a key role in how proteins, including those associated with Parkinson’s disease, fold,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 15, 2022 ~6 min

Gene discovery indicates motor neurone diseases caused by abnormal lipid processing in cells

A new genetic discovery adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused by abnormal lipid (fat) processing pathways inside brain

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 20, 2022 ~6 min

For the brain, context is key to new theory of movement and memory

Mathematical model could help in physical therapy and shed light on learning more generally. 

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 24, 2021 ~8 min

Scientists identify the cause of Alzheimer’s progression in the brain

For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease and found that it develops

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 29, 2021 ~6 min


Scientists can detect brain tumours using a simple urine or blood plasma test

Researchers from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute have developed two tests that can detect the presence of glioma, a type of brain tumour, in patient

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 23, 2021 ~7 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

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