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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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Autism affects different parts of the brain in women and men

09 Aug 2013

New research sheds light on previously under-researched area of study – females with autism.

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Girls with anorexia have elevated autistic traits

06 Aug 2013

Girls with anorexia nervosa show a mild echo of the characteristics of autism, suggests new research in the journal Molecular Autism.

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Breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

05 Aug 2013

A new study suggests that mothers who breastfeed run a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, with longer periods of breastfeeding further reducing...

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Want to stick with your diet? Better have someone hide the chocolate

25 Jul 2013

Study indicates that removing a temptation is more effective than relying on willpower alone.

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Neurons, confocal fluorescence microscopy

New treatments for pain and MS being developed in open innovation programme

25 Jun 2013

Cambridge researchers developing new therapies as part of a collaborative programme with industry.

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Brain mapping of teenagers

Scientists explore the inner workings of the teenage brain

15 May 2013

New study to reveal what happens to the human brain as we mature; research will also provide insight into the development of mental disorders

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Summer school participant

On the fly: African summer school on insect neuroscience

26 Apr 2013

A programme created by Cambridge researchers is teaching African scientists how insects can be powerful yet inexpensive model systems in...

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Cocaine

Individuals with a low risk for cocaine dependence have a differently shaped brain to those with addiction

17 Jan 2013

Research provides unique insight into the often misunderstood world of addiction.

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65 DAYS OF STATIC @ Cargo

Schizophrenia linked to social inequality

14 Dec 2012

Urban neighbourhoods with high deprivation, population density and inequality found to have higher rates of schizophrenia.

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Where Angels Cry

Scientists identify depression and anxiety biomarker in youths

28 Nov 2012

Test could be used as an inexpensive screening tool to facilitate early intervention.

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Phone

Therapy over the phone as effective as face-to-face

28 Sep 2012

Phone therapy also increases access and potentially decreases costs.

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hospital corridor

Delirium increases the risk of developing new dementia eight-fold in older patients

10 Aug 2012

Delirium also found to worsen severity in those already diagnosed with dementia and increase the pace of cognitive decline.

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