The LMB Group Leaders recently went on a 2-day retreat to discuss their vision for the future of their research and the LMB as a whole. This included discussions about matters impacting on staff, particularly women in science. The female group leaders present took the opportunity to get this photo taken for day 241 of #LMB365 in between sessions.
LMB 365 – Day 241
Characterisation of recombinant human proteasome complexes
Proteasomes are the main protein recycling centres in all eukaryotic cells. Apart from their role in maintaining a healthy protein population, these complex molecules are critical as they also control key signals that determine the onset of crucial cellular events, including cell division. However, proteasomes are difficult to study. There are many different proteasome forms […]
The LMB welcomes Jing Ren as a new Group Leader
The LMB is delighted to announce the appointment of Jing Ren as a Group Leader in the Neurobiology Division. She will begin her programme in January 2020, joining more than 50 group leaders at the LMB, who represent a diverse set of scientists recruited from around the world. Jing’s overarching aim is to understand the […]
LMB 365 – Day 240
Ketan Malhotra from Anne Bertolotti’s group and Manuel Carminati from Lori Passmore’s group recently prepped 62 litres of E.coli to harvest their protein for purification and structure determination. Day 240 of #LMB365 shows the resulting 50 ml falcon tubes, which each contain 2 litres of cells
Jason Chin and synthetic proteins in Wired
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…
LMB 365 – Day 239
The Electronics Workshop at the LMB designs many items of custom equipment to facilitate the scientific research. Their Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CADCAM) systems are invaluable in providing swift and accurate development, none more so than the printed circuit board production machine, featured here on day 239 of #LMB365, which allows them to make complex circuit designs in a matter of hours.