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Ebola and Lassa fever targeted by new vaccine trial and improved surveillance

Scientists hope that a new approach to vaccine development, combined with improved surveillance of potential future threats of outbreak, could help to massively reduce the impact of deadly diseases such as Ebola, Marburg and Lassa fever.

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Scientists reveal plan to target the cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have developed a new way to target the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Mitochondrial diseases could be treated with gene therapy, study suggests

Researchers have developed a genome-editing tool for the potential treatment of mitochondrial diseases: serious and often fatal conditions which affect 1 in 5,000 people.

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Cambridge Festival of Ideas opens for bookings

How should we tackle apocalyptic terrorism? What can mystical experiences during epileptic seizures teach us about empathy? What purpose do angels serve?

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New research facility for neurodegenerative disorders opened in Cambridge

The Chemistry of Health building, a new facility dedicated to the use of chemical techniques to combat disease, in particular neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, was officially opened today in Cambridge.

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New ‘Rising Path’ opens at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

A new Rising Path, designed to offer a fresh perspective on Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s historic Systematic Beds, will open to the public on Saturday (September 22, 2018).

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Statement from Stephen Toope following the publication of the MAC report

Vice-Chancellor's statement following the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee report.

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'Significant breakthrough' in understanding the deadly nature of pandemic influenza

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford have discovered a new molecule that plays a key role in the immune response that is triggered by influenza infections. The molecule, a so-called mini viral RNA, is capable of inducing inflammation and cell death, and was produced at high levels by the...

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Royal Academy of Engineering announces 2018 Fellows

Three Cambridge researchers are among the new Fellows announced today by the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

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Telling our story | Vice-Chancellor's blog

Universities have a great story to tell – it is time to tell it better, says Professor Stephen J Toope, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge

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