Members of the Department cricket team, courtesy Dept of Zoology
After last year’s Covid-imposed hiatus, a number of enthusiastic researchers joined together to play cricket in the University Inter-departmental Cricket League in June and July.
PhD student Tim Welsh represented Cambridge University Cycling Club in the National 24-hour Time Trial Championships in July, placing 4th out of a total of 63 competitors on a blisteringly sunny weekend in July.
Startling inequities in research funding distribution create a huge, unacknowledged barrier to women in the STEMM subjects, said Professor Rachel Oliver in a departmental webinar in June.
A massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia about 74,000 years ago likely caused severe climate disruption in many areas of the globe, but early human populations were sheltered from the worst effects.
New approach maps the universe of DNA protein interactions in living cells
Light activation of G-quadruplex binding ligands maps interacting proteins
Researchers here have developed a new approach which allows them to identify hundreds of DNA-protein interactions in living cells, in a step toward unravelling their role in cancer cell development.
Early Career Award recognises research protecting honeybees
Dr Chiara Giorio, courtesy Gabriella Bocchetti
Dr Chiara Giorio has been awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Early Career Award in Environment, Sustainability & Energy for her role in the discovery of how systemic pesticides harm honeybees.
The success of PhD student David Izuogu’s initiative to help African students apply for postgraduate programmes in Cambridge means more mentors are needed.
DNA sequencing pioneers awarded Millennium Technology Prize
Professors Klenerman (L) and Balasubramanian, courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography
Professors Sir Shankar Balasubramanian and Sir David Klenerman have been awarded the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize for their development of the technique that revolutionised DNA sequencing.
Research breakthrough provides alternative to single-use plastics
Courtesy Xampla
Researchers from this Department have developed a method to create a compostable plant-based plastic-like material that’s as robust as engineering plastics.
Animal models reveal compound found in peppers may suppress brain cancer
Courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography
An international team of researchers has confirmed through animal studies that a chemical compound found in the Indian Long Pepper can suppress the growth of glioblastoma, one of the least treatable types of brain cancer.
ERC Advanced Grants will support long-term research
Professors Hunter and Duer, courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography
Congratulations to Professors Melinda Duer and Chris Hunter, who have each won advanced grants from the European Research Council, Europe's premier research funding body.
