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‘Extreme Sleepover #5' – a night in the life of a shift-working medic and clock biologist

In the fifth of a series of reports contributed by Cambridge researchers, medic and scientist Dr Ak Reddy describes the challenges of disrupting our circadian programming.

New treatment for multiple sclerosis: Cambridge University translates research at the bench into a drug at the bedside

Phase III clinical trials for new MS drug very positive.

“Glow in the dark brains” aid tumour surgery

Clinical trial hopes to improve techniques to remove brain tumours.

Number of genes associated with MS doubles

Critical insight provided into the disease mechanisms behind multiple sclerosis.

Stem cell study could aid motor neurone disease research

Scientists have discovered a new way to generate human motor nerve cells in a development that will help research into motor neurone disease.

Neural transplantation in Parkinson’s disease: moving forward

Scientists and clinicians across Europe have joined forces to improve the efficacy and safety of neural transplantation in Parkinson's disease.

Academics to join British Academy Fellowship

The British Academy has today announced the scholars elected for this year’s Fellowships in recognition of their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

Research award for the battle against glaucoma

A Cambridge University researcher investigating eye cell transplants in the battle against glaucoma has been awarded £200,000 by the Fight for Sight charity.

New funding to untangle Alzheimer's disease

A major new drive to understand, diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease has begun in Cambridge.

Campath: from innovation to impact

The path from innovation to impact can be long and complex. Here we describe the 30-year journey behind the development of a drug now being used to treat multiple sclerosis.