Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target

Published on August 22, 2025

A new paper published in Nature shows how, in a collaborative project across diverse medical disciplines, Oxford researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) and the Department of Biochemistry have identified a new genetic link to pain.
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Ritual sacrifice or propaganda? Oxford-led research uncovers Europe's earliest victory rites

August 21, 2025
A new study led by the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford has revealed what may be the earliest evidence of victory celebrations in European prehistory, offering a striking new perspective on Neolithic violence not simply as conflict, but as a form of ritualised political performance.

Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn

August 25, 2025
An agreement has been reached for the acquisition of OrganOx, a pioneering University of Oxford spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for US$1.5 billion. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory and other approvals, would be the largest acquisition of an Oxford University spinout to da