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Dec 6, 2023
Category: Research
Image for Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language

Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language

Researchers find that babies don’t begin to process phonetic information reliably until seven months old which they say is too late to form the foundation of language.

Dec 5, 2023
Category: Policy, Research
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Policy Workshop Report: Stress and School Environment

26 June 2023 at Christ’s College, Cambridge In June 2023, CSaP organised a Policy Workshop in partnership with the Cambridge Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Research Centre and the Department…

Nov 30, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN, Postdoc Neuroscience Network, Public Engagment
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FameLab UK is back!

We are searching for the UK’s next best Science Communicator. Are you an early career scientist (now including social sciences), technologist, engineer or mathematician, are passionate about STEM, and would…

Nov 29, 2023
Category: Research
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Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia

Cambridge scientists have grown small blood vessel-like models in the lab and used them to show how damage to the scaffolding that supports these vessels can cause them to leak,…

Nov 29, 2023
Category: Research
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Early-stage stem cell therapy trial shows promise for treating progressive MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and…

Nov 29, 2023
Category: Vacancies
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Professor of Integrative and Systems Neuroscience

The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to invite applications for three new Professor posts, available from October 2024: Professor of Integrative and Systems Neuroscience Professor of Evolutionary Networks Professor…

Nov 23, 2023
Category: Funding
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BBSRC IAA: Pump-Priming Funding Call 2024

Open to Principal Investigators, or ECRs with a PI as co-applicant, employed by the collegiate University and working within a department with project proposals within the …

Nov 23, 2023
Category: Awards & External Networks, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
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ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize – nominations open

With this Diversity prize, The ALBA Network and the The FENS-Kavli Scholars wish to highlight a scientist that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equality and diversity in…

Nov 22, 2023
Category: Research
Image for Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues

Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues

Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or stroke, for example, say scientists…

Nov 22, 2023
Category: Research, Uncategorized
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AI system self-organises to develop features of brains of complex organisms

Cambridge scientists have shown that placing physical constraints on an artificially-intelligent system – in much the same way that the human brain has to develop and operate within physical and…

Nov 22, 2023
Category: Funding, Postdoc Neuroscience Network, Training
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EPSRC IAA Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Scheme 2024

Funding for impact is available in the EPSRC subject area. Now OPEN: EPSRC IAA Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Scheme 2024. The EPSRC IAA Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Scheme aims…

Nov 15, 2023
Category: Uncategorized
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First map of wireless communication in the nervous system

The entire neuropeptide signalling network of a whole animal, the nematode worm C. elegans, has been mapped for the first time Conceptual graphic illustrating the diffusion of neuropeptides between…

Nov 13, 2023
Category: Research
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CNS 2023: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Future of Dementia Research – Catch up on film!

Catch up on CNS 2023: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Future of Dementia Research On September 26th 2023, we welcomed more than 300 delegates to Robinson College for our annual meeting,…

Nov 10, 2023
Category: Vacancies
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Clinical Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Professor James Rowe is looking for a new Clinical Research Associate (Clinical Fellow) to join the vibrant team at the Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia. The Centre…

Nov 10, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN, Postdoc Neuroscience Network, Public Engagment
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Amy Courtney talks Octopuses on the BBC Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast!

Octopuses! In this week’s ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’ BBC podcast, Brian Cox and Robin Ince uncover the mysterious and alien-like lives of octopuses with the help of comedian Russel…

Nov 2, 2023
Category: Funding
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Restricted Call: MRC/ESRC Adolescent Health Study call for study sites

Pre-Announcement – Restricted call: MRC/ESRC Adolescent Health Study call for study sites (Indicative internal deadline: early February 2024) Details for the full application stage of this scheme are not yet…

Oct 31, 2023
Category: Uncategorized
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Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition.  …

Oct 11, 2023
Category: Research
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Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body

Autistic people have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body and are more likely to have complex health needs, according to a study led by researchers…

Oct 11, 2023
Category: Research
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AI-driven techniques reveal new targets for drug discovery

Researchers have developed a method to identify new targets for human disease, including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. “The discovery of protein phase separation opens…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Funding, Translational Engagement
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Internal Funding Opportunity: Future of Therapeutics

The Wellcome Trust has awarded the University of Cambridge an Institutional Translation Partnership Award (iTPA). Funding of up to £20,000 is available for projects in the remit of the Future of…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Volunteer
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Sign up for a brain stimulation – brain imaging study

The Adaptive Brain Lab in the Department of Psychology is looking for participants to join their study. Earn up to £160-170 from this six-session brain stimulation MRI study. It will involve three two-hour MRI scans at Addenbrooke’s,…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Research
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Experts call for urgent mental health support for people living with long term autoimmune diseases

More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Research
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Brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Research
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Reduced grey matter in frontal lobes linked to teenage smoking and nicotine addiction

Findings may demonstrate a brain and behavioural basis for how nicotine addiction is initiated and then takes hold in early life, say scientists. Levels of grey matter in two parts…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Research
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Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised

The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain structure. The results…

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Research
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Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all

The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study from scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests. Researchers…

Aug 31, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN
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About CamBRAIN

CamBRAIN, or the Cambridge University Neuroscience Society, is dedicated to bringing together student and early careers researchers with an interest in neuroscience across the university. Our committee of postgrad/postdoc scientists…

Aug 31, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN
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Neurotalks blog

Taking place on the second Tuesday of every month, Neurotalks are essentially a cross between Pint of Science-like talk evenings and classic society socials. The aim is simple: bring together…

Aug 31, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN
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Build a camBRAIN blog

A highlight of the CamBRAIN year is undoubtedly the Cambridge Festival. Each year this sees around 30 volunteers from departments across the university deliver our interactive event Build a CamBRAIN…

Aug 31, 2023
Category: CamBRAIN
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How to sci-comm as a student

Sci-comm is a word we hear a lot. Most postgrad courses have some built in training, and the Twitterverse dictionary surely cites #scicomm and #outreach as some of the most…

Jun 22, 2023
Category: Open science and reproducibility
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Nature welcomes Registered Reports

Nature is now offering Registered Reports in the field of cognitive neuroscience and in the behavioural and social sciences. In the future, the publisher plans to extend this…

Jun 22, 2023
Category: Open science and reproducibility
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Watch the BNA2023 opening plenary

In April 2023, the BNA held its International Festival of Neuroscience, and Credibility was the topic of the opening plenary – with talks from Russ Poldrack, Saloni Krishnan, Madeline Lancaster and Mike Ashby.

Jun 22, 2023
Category: Awards & External Networks, Funding, Open science and reproducibility
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BNA credibility bursaries

The BNA is able to offer support to students and early-career members to help them attend meetings where they can gain knowledge and skills to help make their research as…

Jun 21, 2023
Category: Funding, Translational Engagement
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EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA): Knowledge Exchange

This is a recurrent call. The next round will open in June and another one is expected in January 2024. Who can apply: Principal Investigators. Postdoc Researchers with PIs as…

Jun 21, 2023
Category: Funding
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BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA): Flexible Mobility Award (FTMA)

This funding is awarded to the University on an annual basis. If the funding is available, calls will likely open in December 2023/January 2024. Who can apply: Technicians at all…

Jun 9, 2023
Category: Research
Image for ‘Smart’ drugs can decrease productivity in people who don’t have ADHD, study finds

‘Smart’ drugs can decrease productivity in people who don’t have ADHD, study finds

Smart drugs do motivate people, but the added effort can lead to “erratic thinking”, adversely affecting above-average performers, according to researchers. Our results suggest that these drugs don’t actually make…

Jun 6, 2023
Category: Awards & External Networks
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2023 OU Health Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes

This highly coveted biennial award has been given to Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly (Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science), for his outstanding research into the link between obesity and Type 2…

May 11, 2023
Category: Open science and reproducibility
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Reproducibility in research: recommendations and key findings from report announced

In 2021, the BNA responded to a Parliamentary inquiry on reproducibility in research, where we highlighted the need for action to strengthen the overall system, support research careers, and…

Mar 23, 2023
Category: Awards & External Networks
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Cambridge scientist Professor Christine Holt wins world’s top neuroscience award

The Brain Prize 2023 is awarded for critical insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain development and plasticity. Receiving the Brain Prize is an honour beyond my wildest dreams…It’s an…

Mar 22, 2023
Category: Research
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‘Biohybrid’ device could restore function in paralysed limbs

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs. In a…

Mar 10, 2023
Category: Research
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First wiring map of insect brain complete

Researchers have built the first ever map showing every single neuron and how they’re wired together in the brain of the fruit fly larva. Now we can start gaining a…

Jan 31, 2023
Category: Awards & External Networks
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Professor Barry Everitt FRS FMedSci elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Professor Barry Everitt has been elected a lifetime Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science…

Jan 31, 2023
Category: Research
Image for Tuning into brainwave rhythms speeds up learning in adults

Tuning into brainwave rhythms speeds up learning in adults

The first study to show that delivering information at the natural tempo of our neural pulses accelerates our ability to learn. Scientists have shown for the first time that briefly…

Jan 23, 2023
Category: Research
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Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants

Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around a half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they show that the drugs affect reinforcement learning,…