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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

Hassan Mobassar ©University of Cambridge

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

Rosa Mueller, Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

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.

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam near the Bridge of Sighs

Book now for our Alumni Festival event

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam in front of the iconic Bridge of Sighs, courtesy @ReisnerGroup

Jul 3 2023

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while learning about the circular economy at our Alumni Festival event on Friday 22 September at 6pm.

Colourful sustainable cups with Chemistry Department's name written on them

Solution and winner of chemistry crossword

Will you win a colourful Chemistry cup next time?

Jul 3 2023

Nick Cowan (Downing College 1969) won our Chem@Cam cryptic crossword competition, and has received a colourful and sustainable Chemistry Department travel cup.

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

Book now for our Alumni Festival event

Solution and winner of chemistry crossword

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