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Double spiral structure is unique to TDP-43 filament behind ALS and FTD neurodegenerative diseases

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A recent paper from Benjamin Ryskeldi-Falcon’s group reveals the first atomic structure of TDP-43 filaments from the brains of people with ALS and FTD diseases. The discovered structure possesses a unique double-spiral fold at its core, differentiating it from all other amyloidogenic proteins observed so far. More…

Published on 16th December, 2021

Combating the bottleneck in cryo-EM

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“It’s going to change the whole dynamic and hopefully eliminate this bottleneck as well as providing this new grid design for the world.”

Chris Russo and PhD student, Katerina Naydenova, are interviewed by the Cambridge Independent on their exciting new optimisation method for making cryo-EM grids. More…

Published on 29th November, 2021

Endless forms most beautiful

Established poet, Liz Berry, makes a virtual tour of Buzz Baum’s lab to inspire a new poem, exploring how dreaming lies at the heart of science. More…

Published on 22nd November, 2021

Heart cell clocks help coordinate daily cardiac function

Cell Biology Group Leader, John O’Neill, discusses his group’s recent paper. Their work highlights how heart cells regulate daily function through fluctuations in ion levels. Beginning at 47:00. More…

Published on 21st October, 2021

How did the chemical reaction of life begin?

Group Leader John Sutherland discusses his argument that solar UV light is the energy source required to drive the chemical reactions that make the building blocks of life. More…

Published on 14th October, 2021

Madeline Lancaster on serendipity and adventure in science

Cell Biology Group Leader Madeline Lancaster discusses how her ‘failed’ attempt to grow neural stem cells led to the development of brain organoids – miniature brain tissues – which she uses in her research today to better understand the human brain. More

Published on 22nd September, 2021
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