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 Cambridge Independent reports on a recent paper from Radu Aricescu’s group in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division. His group’s structural investigation into type A gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors has found that their subunit arrangements are far more varied than previously thought. More…
Emeritus scientist Brad Amos is a guest on The Microscopists podcast from Bitesize Bio. Listen to him chat to host Peter O’Toole about his career, experience with microscope design, and insights into the annual LMB Christmas skit. More…
Richard Henderson, from the LMB’s Structural Studies Division, discusses his work and the evolution of structural biology on the Knowable podcast. More…
The LMB recently welcomed George Freeman MP as part of a wider visit to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to learn how Cambridge is leading innovation in life sciences. During a tour of the LMB with Jan Löwe, Chris Russo and Madeline Lancaster, the Minister saw and learned how developments in low-energy cryo-EM will increase accessibility of this technique worldwide, and how brain organoids are advancing understanding of human brain development and disease. More…
A recent structural study led by Sjors Scheres, Michel Goedert and Benjamin Ryskeldi-Falcon’s groups at the LMB has used cryo-EM to detect two main types of Aβ42 filaments from both sporadic and familial Alzheimer’s disease. More…
The University of Cambridge is establishing The Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe to support international and cross-disciplinary research on planetology and life beyond Earth. LMB scientist and Group Leader in PNAC, John Sutherland, is appointed Associate Director of the centre. John will be collaborating with global scientists, including Director and Nobel Prize winner, Didier Queloz. More…