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Scientists Discover Enzyme That Turns Air Into Electricity, Providing A New Clean Source Of Energy

A team of scientists have discovered an enzyme that converts air into energy

International Women’s Day: Biochemistry celebrates “Women in Science” at the History of Science Museum

On the 11th of February the History of Science Museum organised their “Women in Science” event

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2023

The Department of Biochemistry hosted a range of exciting activities under the banner of “Life at the Microscopic...

The Department of Biochemistry hosted a range of exciting activities under the banner of “Life at the Microscopic Scale” at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar Beyond festival

Centenary Cycling - More than 100!

Team of hearty cyclists pedals from the Department of Biochemistry in Oxford all the way to Nottingham...

Research reveals the first molecular understanding of BIRC6 – an essential regulator of cell death

Latest research from the group of Paul Elliott has uncovered how BIRC6 (a giant ubiquitin ligase) protects cells...

Latest research from the group of Paul Elliott has uncovered how BIRC6 (a giant ubiquitin ligase) protects cells from death and how this can be antagonised

Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Higgins as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Higgins as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We are delighted to announce the Department of Biochemistry has a new logo to mark its centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

The Department of Biochemistry and Trinity College are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our...

The Department of Biochemistry and Trinity College are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into real experiments for launch to...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into real experiments for launch to the International Space Station

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

The Zitzmann lab is working on a number of techniques to identify substandard and falsified (SF) vaccines in supply...

The Zitzmann lab is working on a number of techniques to identify substandard and falsified (SF) vaccines in supply chains

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require...

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require tight regulation to avoid unwanted inflammation and autoimmune diseas...

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require tight regulation to avoid unwanted inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

The 2021 and 2022 MSD Teaching Excellence Awards were celebrated in a ceremony at St Catherine’s College earlier...

The 2021 and 2022 MSD Teaching Excellence Awards were celebrated in a ceremony at St Catherine’s College earlier this week

We're exploring, explaining and advancing human life

Explore

We’re dedicated to a fuller understanding of all the cells and systems that underpin human life, researching them at molecular, structural and cell level

Explain

We’re committed to being a learning community, sharing our knowledge with students, with one another and with the wider world

Advance

We’re focused on the future of humanity, making connections and discoveries that will improve health and quality of life for people everywhere

Latest News

Scientists Discover Enzyme That Turns Air Into Electricity, Providing A New Clean Source Of Energy

International Women’s Day: Biochemistry celebrates “Women in Science” at the History of Science Museum

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2023

Centenary Cycling - More than 100!

Research reveals the first molecular understanding of BIRC6 – an essential regulator of cell death

Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

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The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023.
For more details see Undergraduate open days

Looking for a studentship? Please see our latest studentship additions

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We're exploring, explaining and advancing human life

Explore

We’re dedicated to a fuller understanding of all the cells and systems that underpin human life, researching them at molecular, structural and cell level

Explain

We’re committed to being a learning community, sharing our knowledge with students, with one another and with the wider world

Advance

We’re focused on the future of humanity, making connections and discoveries that will improve health and quality of life for people everywhere

Latest News

Scientists Discover Enzyme That Turns Air Into Electricity, Providing A New Clean Source Of Energy

International Women’s Day: Biochemistry celebrates “Women in Science” at the History of Science Museum

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2023

Centenary Cycling - More than 100!

Research reveals the first molecular understanding of BIRC6 – an essential regulator of cell death

Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

Study with us

The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023. For more details see Undergraduate open days

Looking for a studentship? Please see our latest studentship additions

The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023.
For more details see Undergraduate open days