MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
One of the world's leading research institutes, our scientists are working to advance understanding of biological processes at the molecular level - providing the knowledge needed to solve key problems in human health.
The Economist draws on the evolution of the first cerebral organoids in Madeline Lancaster’s lab in 2013 to today’s research on electrical impulses from these mini brains. It discusses the fast pace of development in this scientific field and poses future research questions. More…
Roger Highfield, Science Director of the Science Museum Group and a member of the Medical Research Council, writes about Jason and his team’s work at the LMB focusing on “turbocharging the ribosome”. Jason explains the process behind evolving new ribosomes and it marks a revolution in our ability to evolve, manufacture and discover polymer sequences. More…
Venki Ramakrishnan talks to Adam Rutherford about science as a microcosm of humanity, and the roles of competition, collaboration and altruism within it. To a packed audience, he explains the ribosome and how LMB’s focus on basic fundamental research pushes such transformative science. You can listen to it free online (this week only). More…
Shahana Ahmed, a research assistant in the LMB’s PNAC Division, describes why she does public engagement and her experience of talking about science in shopping centres at LifeLab last year. More…
For identifying and characterising key molecules that form the inclusions of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, Michel Goedert of the MRC LMB was awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Medal. More…
Jonida Tafilaku, PhD student at the LMB, spoke to the MRC about her time as an intern at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. Jonida discusses her experience, what motivated her to apply for it, and if it changed her thoughts on science and policy. More…