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Researchers identify a tau homeostasis signature that underlies Alzheimer’s disease

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Dec 20 2018

Researchers have long known that Alzheimer’s is characterized by abnormal clusters of rogue misfolded proteins. A healthy brain has a “quality control system” that effectively keeps them at bay. But problems start when this system goes wrong.

Leading the way on tackling plastic waste

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Dec 18 2018

A researcher from this department will lead one of the new projects announced today by the Science Minister to rethink plastics production and use, and tackle plastic waste.

Understanding how volcanic plumes impact the atmosphere

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Dec 13 2018

A scientist here studying how volcanic eruptions affect air quality and climate is involved in a major new initiative to tackle key environmental issues.

Professors named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers

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Dec 10 2018

Congratulations to four colleagues named Highly Cited Researchers 2018 for the number of their research papers ranked in the top 1% by citations in Web of Science.

New product from Chemistry spin-out tops 2018 innovations list

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Dec 5 2018

A new device made by Sphere Fluidics – a spin-out company co-founded by researchers from this department – is ranked number one in The Scientist's 2018 list of Top 10 Innovations.

Dual strategy reveals secrets of collagen structure

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Nov 12 2018

Researchers in the Duer group have used an enhanced NMR technique combined with improved isotope labelling to identify for the first time chemicals vital for assembling and maintaining the structure of connective tissues such as bone and cartilage.

Giving a new name to our oldest Chair

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Nov 7 2018

The 1702 Chair of Chemistry at Cambridge – one of the longest-established Chemistry Chairs in the UK – is to be renamed in honour of a distinguished alumnus whose generous new donation will support it in future.

Alumna receives Early Career Researcher award

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Oct 22 2018

Dr Serene Chen has received the Scopus Early Career Researcher UK award for 2018 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Department researchers inspire others during Black History month

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Oct 22 2018

As the UK marks Black History Month, two researchers from this department talk about their route to Cambridge, their inspiration and their motivation.

Welcoming prospective postgraduates

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Oct 15 2018

Our popular Open Day for prospective postgraduate students took place 19th October 2018. The application deadline for those seeking funding from the department or University is 5 December.

Researchers identify a tau homeostasis signature that underlies Alzheimer’s disease

Leading the way on tackling plastic waste

Understanding how volcanic plumes impact the atmosphere

Professors named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers

New product from Chemistry spin-out tops 2018 innovations list

Dual strategy reveals secrets of collagen structure

Giving a new name to our oldest Chair

Alumna receives Early Career Researcher award

Department researchers inspire others during Black History month

Welcoming prospective postgraduates

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