Bioengineered model of human intestine could be used for drug testing and personalised medicine
Researchers from our Bioelectronic Systems Technology (BEST) Group have developed a 3D, bioengineered model of the human intestine that uses a smart material scaffold to enable continuous in-line monitoring of the cells and tissues.
High speed super-resolution microscopy records driving force of cellular protein factories
Researchers from our Laser Analytics group have identified the driving force behind a cellular process linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.
In memory of Professor James 'Jim' Wilkes, 24 January 1932 – 6 December 2020
15 December 2020
We are saddened to report the death of alumnus and former faculty member, Professor Jim Wilkes. Sir David Harrison shares his personal memories of Jim.
Open-source toolkit helps developing countries meet demand for COVID-19 research and diagnostics
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Stanford University, with support from Ginkgo Bioworks and the BioBricks Foundation, have developed a free, open-source toolkit that allows laboratories to produce their own tools for SARS-CoV-2 research and diagnostics, without...
CEB entrepreneur shines at climate tech competition with air pollution sensor network
As one of three winners of the Women4Climate Tech Challenge, Lorena Gordillo-Dagallier secures funding and support to pilot her project in Stockholm and Lisbon
