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Read more at: 'Intelligent' membranes have memories
artistic view of a membrane in water and ions

'Intelligent' membranes have memories

Artist's view of intelligent membranes with memory effects, courtesy R.Nair

Apr 19 2023

Researchers have made 'intelligent' membranes whose 'memory' can be used in areas like drug delivery, water purification, sensors and memory devices.

Read more at: Black Women in Science Network brunch
Scientists sit and listen to a lecture (off camera).

Black Women in Science Network brunch

The Black Women in Science Network brunch. Nathan Pitt, University of Cambridge.

Apr 6 2023

PhD student Tomi Akingbade alongside Juliana Eniraiyetan organised a networking brunch for black women in science from all across the UK and it was a huge success.

Read more at: Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes
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Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes

Professor Jonathan Nitschke, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Apr 6 2023

Think about how frustrating it is to try to fit a gift into a box that is too small. Sometimes you just need a bigger box.

Read more at: T cells use their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in toxic cells
Professor Sir David Klenerman in the lab

T cells use their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in toxic cells

Professor Sir David Klenerman, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Apr 5 2023

Researchers here have discovered how T cells detect danger by using their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in suspect cells.

Read more at: Lab Technicians needed

Lab Technicians needed

Technicians often help with Dr Peter Wothers' Open Day lectures, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Mar 30 2023

We are looking for a Chemistry Research Lab Technician or Trainee Sernior Research Lab Technician - apply by 16 April!

Read more at: New investment for battery degradation research
Clare Grey standing next to an NMR machine

New investment for battery degradation research

Professor Dame Clare Grey has a leading role in the research, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Mar 30 2023

Professor Dame Clare Grey of this department will take a leading role in a new £29 million funding commitment to UK battery research.

Read more at: The joy of discovery
Ben Feringa, Sally Boss, John Hopkins & Jeremy Sanders looking ahead, standing in front of photo of Alex Hopkins on screen

The joy of discovery

Ben Feringa, Sally Boss, John Hopkins and Jeremy Sanders with photo of Alex, courtesy Chemistry photography

Mar 29 2023

This year’s Alex Hopkins memorial lecture was given by Nobel Laureate Professor Ben Feringa.

Read more at: Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy
Image courtesy Robin Horton

Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Illustration of cells and electrons during photosynthesis, illustrated by Robin Horton

Mar 22 2023

An in-depth study of photosynthesis could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.

Read more at: Alex Rafaniello takes over our Twitter account
Hi, my name is Alex Rafaniello, Curating the @ChemCambridge twitter account on behalf of the Queer in Chemistry Network. University of Cambridge.

Alex Rafaniello takes over our Twitter account

Twitter takeover banner. University of Cambridge.

Mar 20 2023

Third year PhD student Alex Rafaniello, a founding member of the Queer in Chemistry Network, took over our Twitter account @ChemCambridge on 16 March 2023.

Read more at: Designer antibodies
Two scientists in lab coats stand in a laboratory.

Designer antibodies

Dr Pietro Sormanni (left) and Dr Xing Xu in the lab taken by Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Mar 15 2023

Bespoke antibodies designed and tested in the lab are a promising tool to speed up drug design.

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