Women in STEM: Professor Marian Holness

31 October 2019

Professor Marian Holness leads a research group in the Department of Earth Sciences, and studies the processes which occur during the melting and solidification of rocks. Here, she tells us how time spent in quiet activities like running, knitting and even breastfeeding have helped to trigger new insights in her research.Ìý

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Genetic variants for autism linked to higher rates of self-harm and childhood maltreatment

29 October 2019

People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts according to a new study by researchers at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge. A better understanding of these issues is critical to improving wellbeing in autistic people. ̽»¨Ö±²¥results are published today in Molecular Psychiatry.

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