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Neuroscience has transformed our understanding of the brain and promises treatments for devastating disorders that affect millions.

Charts map rapid growth and slow decline of brains

06 April 2022

An international team of researchers has created a series of brain charts spanning our entire lifespan – from a 15 week old fetus to 100 year old adult – that show how our brains expand rapidly in early life and slowly shrink as we age. 

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New centre to research biological relationship between a mother and her fetus

08 Jul 2008

A new centre which will research the vital biological interactions between a mother and her fetus launched today, Wednesday 9 July, at the University...

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Cambridge science on show at the Royal Society

03 Jul 2008

Simple, non-invasive tools to measure brain function, currently being used by Cambridge University scientists, are on show this week at the Royal...

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Pilkington Prizes honour teaching excellence

12 Jun 2008

Eleven of the University of Cambridge’s finest teachers were honoured at a reception last night (11 June).

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High impulsivity predicts the switch to compulsive cocaine-taking

07 Jun 2008

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have found impulsivity, a trait often associated with addicts’ behaviour, predicts whether casual drug use...

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New research explores role of serotonin in decision-making behaviour

05 Jun 2008

Findings provide insight into clinical disorders characterised by low serotonin level, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and severe...

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Cambridge astronomer wins top award

29 May 2008

A leading Cambridge University astronomer has received a prestigious award - described by TIME magazine as the "next Nobel Prize" - for his research...

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New Fellows elected to Academy of Medical Sciences

01 May 2008

Two Cambridge researchers have been recognised for excellence in medical science with their election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical...

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Brains brought to life through sculpting workshops

18 Feb 2008

Children in schools across the Fens are using sculpting and art to learn about the brain in a scheme set up by the University of Cambridge.

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Magnetic resonance image of the mouth, ear and brain

Asking ‘are you awake?’ with brain imaging

08 Feb 2008

Even though we might be able to hear someone speaking, our powers for understanding what is actually being said switch off as we go to sleep.

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Dr Mate Lengyel 'in search of lost memories'

In search of lost memories

01 Feb 2008

‘I raised to my lips a spoonful of the tea in which I had soaked a morsel of the cake. […] And suddenly the memory returns.’ À la Recherche du Temps...

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Top prize for Cambridge in genetically engineered biological machine competition

01 Feb 2008

Gold awards and a prize for the best genetically engineered biological ’‘machine' went to a team from Cambridge participating in an international...

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High hopes for city ice rink

29 Nov 2007

The prospect of a permanent ice rink for Cambridge has moved a step closer this winter with Cambridge On Ice putting up a temporary rink on Parker's...

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