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ultrasound scanning

Cambridge study links birth weight and long-term mental health

13 Dec 2007

Research conducted by the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the MRC Centre for Lifelong Health and Ageing, has revealed a link between...

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Peacocks

Can old brains learn new tricks?

01 Sep 2007

Although our brains deteriorate as we get older, Cambridge researchers are finding that some abilities are preserved through ‘flexible’ use of neural...

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Airport Moving Walkway

Getting to grips with inclusive design

01 Sep 2007

The so-called ‘demographic time bomb’ is ticking. But is product design good enough to keep up with the ageing population?

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sweet old kiss

A brief history of ageing

01 Sep 2007

As life expectancy increases, what can historical analysis of longevity tell us about limits to the human lifespan?

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Eye

An invention to help the ageing eye

01 Sep 2007

Progressive loss in accommodative power by the lens of the human eye – a condition known as presbyopia – affects almost...

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