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‘Pill on a string’ could help spot early signs of cancer of the gullet

20 July 2015

A ‘pill on a string’ developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help doctors detect oesophageal cancer – cancer of the gullet – at an early stage, helping them overcome the problem of wide variation between biopsies, suggests research published today in the journal Nature Genetics.

‘Mini-bile ducts’ at day 25, stained with fluorescent dyes

'Mini bile ducts' help identify new drugs that could prevent the need for liver transplantation

16 July 2015

An experimental cystic fibrosis drug has been shown to prevent the disease’s damage to the liver, thanks to a world-first where scientists grew mini bile ducts in the lab.

A chest X-ray demonstrating severe COPD (cropped)

MRC, GSK and five leading UK universities collaborate to crack difficult disease areas

15 July 2015

Cambridge has been part of a successful £16 million bid to work with the MRC, GSK and four other UK universities in a unique open innovation research initiative aiming to improve scientists’ understanding of inflammatory diseases that present a serious burden to patients.

MRSA contamination found in supermarket sausages and minced pork

18 June 2015

A survey carried out earlier this year has found the first evidence of the ‘superbug’ bacteria Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in sausages and minced pork obtained from supermarkets in the UK. However, researchers stress that this does not pose a significant immediate risk to the public.

Cancer-associated DNA changes exist in a quarter of normal skin cells

21 May 2015

Normal skin contains an unexpectedly high number of cancer-associated mutations, according to a study published in Science. The findings illuminate the first steps cells take towards becoming a cancer and demonstrate the value of analysing normal tissue to learn more about the origins of the disease.

Early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetes may reduce heart disease and mortality

18 May 2015

Screening to identify type 2 diabetes followed by early treatment could result in substantial health benefits, according to new research published today in Diabetes Care that combined large scale clinical observations and innovative computer modelling.

Replacing one sugary drink per day could cut risk of type 2 diabetes

01 May 2015

Drinking water or unsweetened tea or coffee in place of one sugary drink per day can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research published today in the journal Diabetologia.

Listen to your heart: why your brain may give away how well you know yourself

21 April 2015

“Listen to your heart,” sang Swedish pop group Roxette in the late Eighties. But not everyone is able to tune into their heartbeat, according to an international team of researchers – and half of us under- or over-estimate our ability.

The rise of the takeaway

02 April 2015

The number of takeaway food outlets has risen substantially over the past two decades, with a large increase seen in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage, according to a study carried out across Norfolk by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

Blue and Brown Anatomical Lung Wall Decor

Scientists grow ‘mini-lungs’ to aid the study of cystic fibrosis

20 March 2015

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have successfully created ‘mini-lungs’ using stem cells derived from skin cells of patients with cystic fibrosis, and have shown that these can be used to test potential new drugs for this debilitating lung disease.

Articles about 'Medical Research Council'

‘Pill on a string’ could help spot early signs of cancer of the gullet

'Mini bile ducts' help identify new drugs that could prevent the need for liver transplantation

MRC, GSK and five leading UK universities collaborate to crack difficult disease areas

MRSA contamination found in supermarket sausages and minced pork

Cancer-associated DNA changes exist in a quarter of normal skin cells

Early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetes may reduce heart disease and mortality

Replacing one sugary drink per day could cut risk of type 2 diabetes

Listen to your heart: why your brain may give away how well you know yourself

The rise of the takeaway

Scientists grow ‘mini-lungs’ to aid the study of cystic fibrosis

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