‘Hairclip’ protein mechanism explained
18 December 2014New study describes a fundamental mechanism regulating a protein’s shape and function, with potential applications in biotechnology and drug development.
First of new generation of cancer drugs granted European approval
18 December 2014A new drug for ovarian cancer, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca, has today become the first of new class of...
Research Excellence Framework confirms Cambridge’s global strength and depth in research
18 December 2014Almost nine out of ten (87%) University of Cambridge submissions for the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) have been rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally...
Earliest known piece of polyphonic music discovered
17 December 2014New research has uncovered the earliest known practical piece of polyphonic music, an example of the principles that laid the foundations of European musical tradition.
Lighter planes are the future
16 December 2014A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15 per cent, but the lighter planes alone will not enable the...
‘Crown jewels’ of English lute music go online
11 December 2014Handwritten copies of scores by composers of English lute music have been digitised in a programme to make a precious legacy available to professional and...
Supplement could reduce heart disease risk in people of low birth weight
10 December 2014A simple supplement could be a safe and cost-effective way of reducing heart disease in individuals born with a low birth weight, suggests research from...
Using genome sequencing to track MRSA in under-resourced hospitals
09 December 2014Whole genome sequencing of MRSA from a hospital in Asia has demonstrated patterns of transmission in a resource-limited setting, where formal screening procedures are not...
Visions of plague
05 December 2014A new research project is compiling the largest database of plague imagery ever amassed, focusing on a pandemic that peaked in the early 20th century...
Richard III – case closed after 529 years
02 December 2014DNA and genealogical study confirms identity of remains found in Leicester and uncovers new truths about his appearance and Plantagenet lineage.