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Scientists detect dementia signs as early as nine years ahead of diagnosis

Scientists detect dementia signs as early as nine years ahead of diagnosis

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Cambridge scientists have detected dementia signs that it may be possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.  “When we looked back at patients’ histories, it became clear that they were showing some cognitive impairment several […]

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Cambridge Responds to Legacies of Enslavement Inquiry

Cambridge Responds to Legacies of Enslavement Inquiry

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The University of Cambridge shared a digest of peer-reviewed research into its historical connections to enslavement, together with a response from the Vice-Chancellor.  The University will now begin to implement the report’s recommendations by creating a Cambridge Legacies of Enslavement Fund which will be put towards research, community engagement and partnership activities.  Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen J

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DNA Damage Caused by Factors such as Ultraviolet Radiation Effect

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DNA damage caused by factors such as ultraviolet radiation affect nearly three-quarters of all stem cell lines derived from human skin cells, say Cambridge Researchers, who argue that whole genome sequencing is essential for confirming if cell lines are usable.  Stem cells are a special type of cell that can be programmed to become almost

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Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

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A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood of being diagnosed as autistic, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental health difficulties. With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental

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