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A combination of heart cells derived from human stem cells could be the answer to developing a desperately-needed treatment for heart failure, according to new research by scientists at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge, published in Nature Biotechnology.

Today sees the official launch of Myelopathy.org, a charity dedicated to one of the most common, yet under-diagnosed neurological conditions. ̽»¨Ö±²¥charity is the brainchild of Dr Mark Kotter, neurosurgeon and clinician scientist at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge, who works on a disorder known officially as Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.

̽»¨Ö±²¥National Health Service turned 70 in 2018 – but, amid the celebrations, its health is faltering. By working closely with local hospitals and GPs, researchers at Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ are developing bold new ideas they believe will help the NHS thrive for decades to come.

Our brains begin to form in the womb but continue to take shape into adolescence. In a series of articles, we look at how the latest research could help us support children’s development, helping them overcome learning disorders and build resilience against future mental health problems.