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Two characters from The Library of Imagined Genes production

University scientists at Cardiff Book Festival

19 September 2017

Was Lady Macbeth’s torment or Cinderella’s disposition influenced by their DNA?

Wearable tech

Wearable well-being – can technology make us healthier?

29 August 2017

‘Doctor on Your Wrist’ event explores healthcare and technology.

Insulin inside a cell

‘Retraining’ the immune system

10 August 2017

Pioneering immunotherapy shows promise in type 1 diabetes

Namibian school pupils outdoors

‘Life-changing’ for learners

4 August 2017

Namibian pupils to launch health campaign as part of Cardiff University initiative to raise their aspirations

Caitlin and Liam with bikes

Charity cycle success for Medic students

2 August 2017

Duo ride the length of Wales for LATCH

Making sense of a changing Wales

25 July 2017

Turbulent times examined by University experts at National Eisteddfod

Man and woman using breathing apparatus

Engage-HD

17 July 2017

Assessing the impact of exercise programmes on people with Huntington’s disease

Computer generated image of DNA strand

Two new genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk

17 July 2017

Cardiff researchers identify Alzheimer’s risk genes

Mother breastfeeding child

Lack of peer support for breastfeeding mums

7 July 2017

Peer support for breastfeeding mothers is not available in many areas of the UK

Delegation at Cardiff China Medical Research Collaborative

Chinese investment in biomedical research

23 June 2017

Realcan’s £1m funding for biomedical and clinical studies led by Cardiff University

Professor Malcom Mason

Queen’s Birthday Honours

22 June 2017

University community recognised for outstanding contribution

Professor Amso and Dr Scott

Medical education business joins Medicentre

15 June 2017

Advanced Medical Simulation Online moves into life science incubator.

Dr Simone Cuff at Hay Festival Wales 2017

Triumphant return to Hay for Medic researcher

13 June 2017

Cardiff University School of Medicine’s Dr Simone Cuff recently spoke at Hay Festival Wales 2017.

Portrait of Jonny Benjamin

Psychosis: A journey of hope and discovery

6 June 2017

Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn to give public talk at University

Aerial shot of Welsh town

Regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods can improve residents’ mental health

26 May 2017

Community-led regeneration in deprived neighbourhoods can improve the mental health of residents, concludes research by Cardiff University

Hay Festival signage

Healing Brexit generational divide

22 May 2017

Referendum fallout is among Cardiff University events at 30th Hay Festival

Huw Owen Medal

Cardiff academics celebrated with awards

19 May 2017

Researchers from across the University pick up prestigious medals from the Learned Society of Wales

From left to right: Sara Whittam and Awen Iorwerth receive their Welsh Education Champion Awards 2017

School of Medicine wins Welsh Education Champion Awards

17 May 2017

Sara Whittam and Dr Awen Iorwerth are Cardiff University's 2017 Welsh Education Champions.

Professor William Gray performing procedure with Neuromate

Cell transplantation in Huntington’s disease

16 May 2017

Cardiff University to perform stem cell transplant for Huntington’s disease

Scientist testing blood

New blood cancer test

11 May 2017

New test more effective at predicting survival in blood cancer patients