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Students from across the country get a taste of studying at Cambridge at the Cambridge Festival

Thu, 27/03/2025 - 10:17

Over 500 KS2 and KS3 students from as far away as Warrington got the chance to experience studying at the University of Cambridge with a selection of lectures and workshops held as part of the Cambridge Festival. 

When inflammation goes too far

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 10:05

Clare Bryant, Professor of Innate Immunity, is a molecular detective. Clare allows us to see how inflammation functions across species, and when our defence systems go too far.

Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 19:03

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fibre in diet may boost body against infections

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 10:21

A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other bugs - and it may be altered by changing your diet.