Oxygen and placental development, parallels and differences with tumour biology
Graham Burton and Andrew Murrey discuss the similarities between placental development and tumour biology in latest Placenta article
New study identifies possible early warning signs of Huntington’s disease
Early warning signs of Huntington’s disease have been uncovered in a sheep carrying the human disease-causing genetic variant, providing new insights into this devastating illness, a new study in Scientific Reports has found.
Low thyroid hormone before birth alters growth and development of fetal pancreas
Levels of thyroid hormone in babies influence insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas, according to a new study published in The Journal of Physiology.
Cell Reports: local role of miRNAs in mRNA-specific translation during axon pathfinding
Small RNA-seq analysis reveals that miR-182 is the most abundant miRNA in RGC axons
Magda Zernicka-Goetz's research named as People’s Choice for Science magazine’s ‘Breakthrough of the Year 2016’
Research by Magda Zernicka-Goetz lab has been named as the People’s Choice for Science magazine’s ‘Breakthrough of the Year 2016’ for embryo research
Sildenafil therapy for fetal cardiovascular dysfunction during hypoxic development: studies in the chick embryo
The study published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that sildenafil is a good candidate for human therapy to protect the chronically hypoxic fetus in adverse pregnancy
Ear structures of the naked mole-rat and its relatives
Computer analysis unveils new details about the auditory system of naked mole rats in a new study by Matt Mason, published in PLOS One
Kristian Franze interviewed by The Node
Franze and lab members Joy Thompson and Sarah Foster talk about their recent Nature Neuroscience paper
Celebrating 300 years of the teaching of anatomy in Cambridge
To mark the 300th anniversary of the opening of the first Anatomical School in Cambridge, PDN is proud to unveil new mural in the foyer of the Anatomy Building.
Andrew Murray comments on the frozen girl case
Dr Andrew Murray was featured on the Telegraph regarding the High Court ruling about the teenager allowed to be frozen after death
Pushing the limit: Magda Zernicka-Goetz featured on the latest edition of Science
By culturing human embryos for longer than ever, Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz is revealing their "powerful beauty" - and sparking debate
Dr Paul Schofield awarded Ontology Alignment Evaluation Initiative prize
The award is sponsored by Pistoia Alliance, a group of life science industry experts.
Protein DLKI in blood of pregnant women may predict possible pregnancy complications and poor fetal growth
Mary Cleaton from CRT was featured in a paper published in Nature Genetics.
Self-renewable killer cells could be key to making cancer immunotherapy work
New research from Randall Johnson's team, published on Nature, reveals how a small molecule turns short-lived ‘killer T-cells’ into long-lived, renewable cells that can last in the body for longer, and could help make cell-based immunotherapy a realistic prospect to treat cancer.
Prof Dino Giussani awarded Fellowship by RCOG
The Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has awarded the title to Prof Giussani for his major contributions to obstetrics, gynaecology and to the wellbeing of women
Target detection in insects: optical, neural and behavioral optimizations
New review from Paloma Gonzalez-Bellido and Samuel Fabian on Current Opinion in Neurobiology highlights how compound eyes in insects may be beneficial for visualizing small, fast targets
Neurons feel the force – physical interactions control brain development
Researchers have identified a new mechanism controlling brain development: that neurons not only ‘smell’ chemicals in their environment, but also ‘feel’ their way through the developing brain.
Placenta plays pivotal “umpire” role to influence pregnancy outcomes
New research provides the first clear evidence that the amount of nutrients transported to the foetus by the placenta adjusts according to both the foetal drive for growth, and the mother’s physical ability to provide.
Placental origins of chronic diseases
Graham Burton, Abigail Fowden and Kent Thornburg from PDN and CTR featured in an article on Physiological Reviews
Christine Holt awarded €1 million prize for research on connection between eye and brain
Prof Christine Holt from the PDN has received the 2016 Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award, the largest in the world in the field of vision
Andrea Brand awarded Royal Society Research Professorship
Professor Andrea Brand and Professor David Klenerman have been awarded Royal Society Research Professorships.
Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day
The University of Cambridge is proud to be hosting the first Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 2 November 2016.
Hiat1 gene is required for male fertility in mice
Bill Colledge and Peter Wooding show how Hiat1 gene disruption is linked to abnomal sperm and infertility in mice in an study published on Reproduction.
Prof Christine Holt awarded Ferrier Medal 2017
The Royal Society award recognizes Holt's work in understanding molecular mechanisms involved in nerve growth, guidance and targeting
Professor Ole Paulsen to become acting Head of Department
Prof Ole Paulsen will step in as acting HoD for the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience in October
Romina Plitman makes front cover of Placenta journal
CTR and PDN researchers featured on the cover with article about three-dimensional modeling of human placental terminal villi
Local translation of mRNAs in axons is developmentally regulated
Christine Holt's lab research featured on Cell examines axon translation during development of retinal ganglion cells through RNA sequencing
Dr Christof Schweining awarded Pilkington Prize for teaching excellence
Our lecturer among twelve Academics honoured by University’s 23rd Pilkington Prizes
Reproducibility: a pathological perspective - Special Article on DMM
The ability to reproduce experimental findings remains essential for the forward movement of science and the application of laboratory findings to the clinic, says Paul Schofield in an article on the journal Disease Models and Mechanisms