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The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology. We are dedicated to advancing chemical sciences through high-quality research and education. Our work addresses fundamental and applied challenges in areas such as sustainable development, energy solutions, and human health. Through cross-disciplinary and external collaboration, we drive scientific progress for a sustainable future.
Inhibits the process that normally causes cancer cells to die.
Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.
The new FIB-SEM instrument was inaugurated in November 2024.
Ice is not a passive freezer, it affects iron minerals in a warmer climate with frequent freeze-thaw-cycles.
In an interdisciplinary project, George Westmeijer is building an image library of microbes in the Baltic Sea.
Large-scale mapping reveals the hidden interactions that shape gut microbial life.
Most cancer drugs target proteins. This strategy instead targets the virus's DNA.
The proteomics platform makes it possible to analyse thousands of proteins with local support.
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