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Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair

A Cambridge scientist has played a leading role in sequencing Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome, revealing clues to the composer’s health and family history.

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Cambridge scientist Professor Christine Holt wins world’s top neuroscience award

The Brain Prize 2023 is awarded for critical insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain development and plasticity.

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This deceptive daisy remixed its genes to make fake lady flies

Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.

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‘Biohybrid’ device could restore function in paralysed limbs

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs.

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Finding new ways to diagnose childhood brain tumours

24 March 2023

Cambridge researchers are using new techniques to distinguish different types of medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour in children.

Gene therapy approach to boost ‘cold shock protein’ in the brain without cooling protects mice against neurodegenerative disease

24 March 2023

Scientists in Cambridge and Berlin have used a form of gene therapy to increase levels of the so-called ‘cold shock protein’ in the brains of mice,...

This deceptive daisy remixed its genes to make fake lady flies

23 March 2023

Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.

Cambridge scientist Professor Christine Holt wins world’s top neuroscience award

23 March 2023

The Brain Prize 2023 is awarded for critical insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain development and plasticity.

£16million gift to support Europe’s largest heart and lung research centre

23 March 2023

A Cambridge institute dedicated to improving cardiovascular and lung health has received a £16 million gift from Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist...

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