Day 208 of #LMB365 shows a collage of yeast cells expressing a fluorescently tagged protein which is usually located in the endoplasmic reticulum. Liz Miller’s group deletes individual genes from the yeast genome to see how the fluorescently tagged protein is affected. Each individual image shows cells where a different gene has been deleted. Some of these deletions affect the localisation of the fluorescent protein, indicating a relationship between the two.
LMB 365 – Day 208
A stag’s head, a clock, and Nobel Laureates: the LMB Arts and Crafts Show
The annual LMB Arts and Crafts Show recently took place in the atrium of the LMB. It highlighted an array of artistic talent amongst the staff at the LMB and a wide range of inspiration for exhibits. Over 15 exhibitors took the opportunity to share their creative side and many more contributed through a display […]
LMB 365 – Day 207
On day 207 of #LMB365, the LMBee has been exploring the wonderful LMB Archive. The Archive has a diverse collection of resources and information about the LMB, its science and people. Here, the LMBee sits in one of the display cabinets, amongst a small sample of models, artefacts and photographs
Michel Goedert receives Royal Society’s 2019 Royal Medal
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…
LMB 365 – Day 206
Day 206 of #LMB365 features Russell Ableman from Lab Services before he starts his daily round topping up the liquid nitrogen Dewars around the LMB. This ensures that supplies are maintained to the cell storage banks and specialist equipment in the EM facility, X-ray sets and NMR and allows the LMB to function 24/7. The LMB uses over 4000 litres of liquid nitrogen a week.
LMB scientists share their Recipe for Primordial Life at the Royal Society
A team of researchers from John Sutherland’s and Philipp Holliger’s groups in the LMB’s PNAC Division, took their exhibit, “A Recipe for Primordial Life”, to this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition to tell the public about their work on the chemistry behind the origin of life. Visitors were taken on a journey through time, […]