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'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026


Amanda Cole, a lecturer at Cambridge University, has Tourette's syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary tics. Cole previously concealed her condition but now works publicly as an advocate for people with Tourette's. She has stated she wants others with the condition to live without embarrassment related to their tics.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7944gv359jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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