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Dual approach to genetic disorder
Researchers have identified a potential dual-pronged approach to treating Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) disease, a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The research, based on studies of human nerve and liver […]
Five Scholars to speak at Annual Symposium
Five Gates Cambridge Scholars will discuss their research, covering gender and sexuality in Mozart, pregnancy diabetes, the foundations of complex systems, conflict and cooperation between ancient Greece and Thrace and […]
Social networks important for take-up of best services for autistic children
The social networks of parents who have children on the autism spectrum play a significant role in whether they access the best services available, according to new research. The research, […]
Getting consensus on conservation
How can local communities be trained and supported effectively in conservation activities which may impact on their livelihoods? Herimanitra Patrick Rafidimanantsoa, the first Gates Cambridge Scholar from Madagascar, says he […]
Tackling everyday sexism
Just days after the airing new BBC2 Television programme “Blurred Lines: the New Battle of the Sexes” and the launch of the international reproductive rights campaign “I decide”, the founder […]
Global health challenges in an era of austerity
Global public health experts will speak about the challenges posed by austerity and climate change at an event organised by Gates Cambridge Trust and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next […]
Environmental executive
Gates Cambridge Alumna Kate Brandt has been appointed by President Obama to serve as the US Government’s Federal Environmental Executive. Kate [2007], who did an MPhil in International Relations, will […]
Community spirit
Jerry Lee [2013] wanted to get involved in community work with homeless people when he arrived in Cambridge. However, as an international student, he faced several barriers to volunteering. Instead […]
The mystery of language evolution
The most fundamental questions about the origins and evolution of humans’ linguistic capacity remain as mysterious as ever, despite many hypotheses, according to a new study. The article, The mystery […]
New honour for Gates Cambridge Provost
The Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust, Professor Barry Everitt, is among 106 outstanding researchers to be elected as a member of one of the most prestigious life sciences organisations […]
