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Outstanding thesis awards

Chemistry library, courtesy Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Aug 30 2023

We congratulate the PhD and Masters level outstanding thesis awards for 2022 and 2021.

New microscopy method sees how protein forms clusters in living cells

As part of the new method, the researchers used so-called HILO (highly inclined and laminated optical sheet) microscopy. Image courtesy of Thorsten Hugel, CIBSS, University of Freiburg

Aug 14 2023

Using a newly developed microscopy method, researchers from Cambridge and Freiberg have been able to see for the first time how protein clusters form in living cells.

microscopic views of tau aggregates, blurred on left and clearer on right

Super resolution microscopy may lead to better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease

Images of soluble tau using conventional microscopy (left) and super resolution microscopy (right), courtesy Klenerman Lab

Aug 2 2023

Researchers have been able to observe and measure tau aggregates replicating in cells for the first time, in a key process that underpins the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Head and shoulders of Jim Staunton smiling at camera

Professor James Staunton FRS 1935 - 2023

Professor Jim Staunton, who died on 13 July.

Jul 24 2023

We are sad to report that our colleague, Professor Jim Staunton, died on 13 July 2023 at the age of 88.

Lambda Energy start-up wins RSC award

Part of the Lambda Energy team taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jul 17 2023

A company embedded in Professor Dominic Wright’s research group has received recognition for its crop yield improvement technology.

Sculpture in the library of the tree of life inspired by Darwin's drawing.

Combining drugs to combat drug resistance

Library tree of life sculpture, courtesy Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Jul 6 2023

Linking drugs together can be more effective at inhibiting protein function than a single drug. Radu Costin Bizga Nicolescu investigated how drugs can combine to be more effective against diseases such as cancer.

Turning a molehill into a mountain

Ollie Griffiths taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jul 6 2023

When a potentially useful molecule is first synthesised, it is often produced in quantities no larger than a pinch of salt. Oliver Griffiths has been scaling up promising reactions so that they are more useful for industrial applications.

Solutions for scientists who stammer

Jul 5 2023

Dr Mobbassar Hassan Sk has had a stammer his entire life. But this hasn’t stopped him from achieving success as a researcher and lecturer.

The molecule maker

Jul 5 2023

Rosa Mueller started her PhD in October 2022 and is already building new molecules which could help improve plant growth and solar panel efficiency.

Three presenters perform an experiment at a lecturn in front of an audience of students.

Revving up for a zero carbon economy

Jul 5 2023

Alongside inventing new ways to create sustainable fuels for a circular economy, members of the Reisner group are telling the world about their results through outreach.

Outstanding thesis awards

New microscopy method sees how protein forms clusters in living cells

Super resolution microscopy may lead to better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease

Professor James Staunton FRS 1935 - 2023

Lambda Energy start-up wins RSC award

Combining drugs to combat drug resistance

Turning a molehill into a mountain

Solutions for scientists who stammer

The molecule maker

Revving up for a zero carbon economy

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