New research suggests that cancer and ageing could be predetermined by the speed of molecular clocks. This collaborative project includes work by LMB group leader Julian Sale. More…
Molecular clocks control mutation rate in human cells
Researchers grow brain parts to study development, disease
Dozens of labs are growing lumps of human brain tissue – brain organoids – for study, including LMB’s Madeline Lancaster. Scientists say the technology holds great potential for studying the roots of diseases like autism and schizophrenia, testing possible treatments and tackling basic questions about evolution. More…
Science Minister tours “extraordinary” MRC Molecular Biology Lab
Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson visited the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge last week to see first-hand some of the exciting research carried out there and to learn about the institute’s close relationship with industry. More…
LMB ‘Virus Wars’ stand at Big Biology Day, 17th October
LMB will be showing their ‘Virus Wars: Antibodies Strike Back’ stand at the 2015 Big Biology Day, Saturday 17th October, Hills Road 6th Form College. Come along and find out about viruses and have a go at our pipetting game. This article is no longer available on the host website.
Alexey Amunts awarded the Microscopy Society of America George Palade Award
The LMB’s Alexey Amunts has been awarded the 2015 George Palade Award by the Microscopy Society of America for distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences. More…
2015 Max Perutz Science Writing Award shortlist announced
Barry Bentley, a PhD student in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division, is one of 14 exceptional writers to be shortlisted for the Max Perutz Science Writing Award. More…