“Researchers say they have created the first ever animal with artificial information in its genetic code.” More…
LMB In The News
2011 Max Perutz Science Writing Award shortlist announced
“Samuel Bjork from the MRC LMB shortlisted for this year’s Max Perutz Science Writing award.” More…
Nobelist Steitz: Smart lunches can lead to great science
“At the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, 2009 chemistry laureate Thomas Steitz recalled the Laboratory of Molecular Biology at Cambridge in the 1960s, and how informal conversations helped nurture great science.” More…
Scientists make brain signal discovery
“Scientists are closer to understanding why early brain development is so critical to mental health and function in the long term. Research started at LMB by Sarah Etherington, now at Murdoch University, Australia, has discovered that there are important changes in the flow of information within the visual cortex during very early development.” More…
A Nobel prize-winning culture
“Science Careers article talks to LMB Scientists about what makes a successful research laboratory.” More…
Alcohol damages DNA of unborn children beyond repair
“LMB scientists have identified the precise molecular mechanism leading to the breakdown of the body’s natural defences that protect DNA against harm from excessive alcohol.” More…