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Modifying proteins for precise drug delivery

Mar 14 2018

An international team of researchers – led by Dr Gonçalo Bernardes in this department – has developed a simple yet effective method of modifying proteins that could enable them to precisely deliver drugs to diseased tissues.

Beetle inspires new 'super-white' material

Image courtesy of the Department of Chemistry

Mar 13 2018

The super-whiteness of an Asian scarab beetle has inspired Chemistry researchers to develop a new material "20-30 times whiter than common paper".

Remembering John Sulston

Image courtesy of Department of Chemistry Photography Department

Mar 11 2018

We are saddened by the death last week of Sir John Sulston. An alumnus of the department, he shared the Nobel Prize for cell lineage research in the nematode worm and went on to lead the UK research in the Human Genome Project.

'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn'

Image of Dr Peter Wothers courtesy Cambridge University Library

Mar 5 2018

'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn', a look at the 18th century texts that prompted a revolution in chemistry, is one of the Sandars Lectures Dr Peter Wothers will deliver this week.

Alumnus returns to give annual Lewis Lectures

Image courtesy of Heidelberg University

Feb 28 2018

An alumnus who studied here with Jack Lewis, one of the pioneers of modern inorganic chemistry, came back to the department in late February to give the annual Lewis Lectures.

Award for significant contributions to medicine

Courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

Feb 27 2018

Dr Gonçalo Bernardes has been selected to receive the 2018 MedChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship for his significant contributions to medicinal chemistry.

Colour research suggests ways to 'grow' paint

Image of Flavobacterium IR1 colony courtesy of the University of Cambridge

Feb 20 2018

"The future is open for biodegradable paints on our cars and walls – simply by growing the colour we want!" So say the chemistry researchers studying the genetics of structural colour.

Loving my research

Images courtesy of Pembroke College

Feb 19 2018

"The relevance of my research motivates me every day," says PhD student Anna Gunnarsdottir. "Finding ways to store energy more efficiently and safely is vital if we are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

Remembering Sir Alan Battersby

Image courtesy of the Department of Chemistry

Feb 12 2018

We are remembering with sadness our distinguished colleague, Professor Emeritus Sir Alan Battersby, who has died shortly before what would have been his 93rd birthday.

Driving electric cars further

Courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

Jan 30 2018

Major new research into ways to extend the life of electric vehicle batteries and help electric cars go further will be led by Professor of Chemistry Clare Grey.

Modifying proteins for precise drug delivery

Beetle inspires new 'super-white' material

Remembering John Sulston

'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn'

Alumnus returns to give annual Lewis Lectures

Award for significant contributions to medicine

Colour research suggests ways to 'grow' paint

Loving my research

Remembering Sir Alan Battersby

Driving electric cars further

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