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Read more at: Cambridge researchers design safer way to harness the immune system against cancer
Nai-Shu Hsu in the laboratory.

Cambridge researchers design safer way to harness the immune system against cancer

Nai-Shu Hsu taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Sep 17 2025

Researchers at Cambridge have found a smarter way to activate the immune system against cancer – making treatments safer and more precise.

Read more at: ‘Artificial cartilage’ could improve arthritis treatment
Oren Scherman

‘Artificial cartilage’ could improve arthritis treatment

Oren Scherman taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Sep 10 2025

Professor Oren Scherman’s research group at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, has developed a material that can detect subtle changes in the body, such as an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.

Read more at: Brain cancer cells can be ‘reprogrammed’ to stop them from spreading
Melinda Duer at Robinson College

Brain cancer cells can be ‘reprogrammed’ to stop them from spreading

Melinda Duer at Robinson College taken by Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Sep 2 2025

The Duer group have found a way to stop brain cancer cells spreading by essentially ‘freezing’ a key molecule in the brain. The finding could pave the way for a new type of treatment for glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

Read more at: New ‘In and Out’ mechanism reveals how carbon dioxide reacts at water’s surface
Sam Brookes in front of his water simulations.

New ‘In and Out’ mechanism reveals how carbon dioxide reacts at water’s surface

Sam Brookes taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Sep 1 2025

Recent research has unveiled a new mechanism that explains how carbon dioxide (CO₂) can react directly at water’s surface instead of fully dissolving first. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of ocean acidification.

Read more at: Where were you in 1969?
Phil Evans outside the department.

Where were you in 1969?

Phil Evans taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Sep 1 2025

The legacies of two well-loved Department supervisors, Martin Mays and Jim Staunton, remain vivid for many who worked alongside them. Four alumni reflect on how their experiences during this pivotal period continue to influence their lives today. 

Read more at: Cambridge Chemistry Race successfully finishes for the 6th time
Volunteers for the Chemistry Race

Cambridge Chemistry Race successfully finishes for the 6th time

Volunteers for the Chemistry Race, courtesy of the Chemistry Race.

Aug 27 2025

We opened our doors to nearly 300 sixth-formers this February for the 6th Cambridge Chemistry Race, an international competition that tests understanding of chemistry principles… all under a time limit. 

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