LMB In The News

Spread of Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant driven by combination of immune escape and increased infectivity

Guido Papa and Anna Albecka-Moreau in the James lab contribute to University of Cambridge study, finding that Delta variant spike protein induces higher cell-cell fusion and is less sensitive to inhibition by neutralising antibodies present in vaccinated individuals than the original SARS-CoV-2 strain. More…

Strength of the powerlifting community helps put Camille Holland on the path to the World Championships

Camille Holland, a member of the LMB’s Human Resources team, talks to the Cambridge Independent about powerlifting, the impact of lockdown stopping her doing the sport she loves, and the support of the powerlifting community with her continuing training ahead of the World Powerlifting Championships in October. More…

How Electrical Engineer David Street supports the LMB’s science behind the scenes

In highlighting non-traditional jobs which support research and innovation, UKRI have profiled David Street, a member of the LMB’s Estates and Facilities team. Here, David discusses building maintenance, the team’s 24/7 ‘on call’ support service, and installing a new Scientific Computing Server Room. More…

A new generation of detector is set to advance low energy cryo-EM

A new Quantum C100 detector, optimised for 100 keV low-energy cryo-EM, has been developed by STFC in partnership with the Rosalind Franklin Institute and LMB. Brought to market by Quantum Detectors with the aim of increasing access to cryo-EM technology, the innovative technology was developed in consultation with Richard Henderson and Chris Russo, with hands-on optimisation by Greg McMullan at the LMB. More…

Maria Marti Solano on the use of big data for personalised medicine

Postdoc Maria Marti Solano, from our Structural Studies Division, discusses her research into whether genetic or patient-specific factors impact receptor function and can explain varying responses to drugs. She also addresses how she has adapted to continue her research from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. More…

Richard Henderson on his early career challenges, developing electron microscopy and his favourite comic books

Group Leader Richard Henderson is a guest on The Microscopists podcast from Bitesize Bio. Here he chats with Peter O’Toole about a range of topics including; the fundamental importance of understanding protein structures, what attracted him to biophysics and his motorbike adventures in Scotland. More…