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Cambridge researchers have discovered that measuring activity in a region of the brain could help to identify people at risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Eleven of the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge’s finest teachers were honoured at a reception last night (11 June).

Most pregnancies develop normally but when complications arise they can have devastating effects. Two recent initiatives in Cambridge hope to deliver a new understanding of events during this critical period of human life.

A series of programmes produced with the help of the ̽��ֱ��'s Autism Research Centre has been nominated for a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts).

A major collaboration of UK scientists has provided an insight into the genetics underlying a number of diseases including Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes. ̽��ֱ��Crohn's and type 1 research, led by Cambridge ̽��ֱ�� scientists, has identified for the first time a gene linking these two autoimmune diseases.

A new ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge research initiative will push the boundaries of medical science by drawing physics deeply into the life sciences.

̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge researchers have developed a novel strategy to tackle neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease: encouraging an individuals own cells to “eat” the malformed proteins that lead to the disease.

For some people, the urge to eat is uncontrollable. Cambridge scientists have taken us a step closer to understanding the causes of obesity by studying a group of patients for whom overeating is an everyday event.

We all know that a good diet is key to good health, but it's now clear that certain foods we eat can unmask underlying susceptibilities to cancer.

Gambling is a thriving form of entertainment in the UK, but may also become a form of addiction for some individuals. Just why do people gamble when ‘the house always wins’? Advances in brain imaging techniques are helping Cambridge scientists find out.