Genes in eukaryotic organisms are frequently interrupted by non-coding segments called introns. Before the protein can be produced, the entire length of each gene including the introns, is transcribed to produce precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA). An immense and dynamic molecular machine known as the spliceosome then removes the introns and splices the coding segments together […]
Spliceosome U4/U6.U5 tri-snRNP structure revealed by cryo-EM
LMB CamAWiSE annual ‘What next in your career’ event
The LMB and CambridgeAWiSE recently held their 9th annual ‘What next in your career’ event at the LMB. Three recent LMB alumni returned to discuss their respective career experiences. The networking event welcomed nearly 70 early career researchers from all over Cambridge to hear about these different career opportunities. While all of the speakers held […]
Cambridge scientists unlock cause of some types of infertility
LMB’s Melina Schuh, in collaboration with Bourn Hall Clinic, may have found the cause of some types of infertility, including recurrent miscarriage, after new research found some human eggs carry the wrong number of chromosomes. This article is no longer available from the source website: Cambridge News 19 June 2015
Sarah Teichmann receives EMBO Gold Award
The LMB congratulates former LMB Group Leader, Sarah Teichmann, on receiving the 2015 EMBO Gold Award. More…
Atomic structure of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C)
The anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) is an unusually large multi-subunit complex that has a key role in cell division, controlling chromosome segregation and the cell cycle. Using electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM), David Barford and his group in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division have solved the first atomic structure of the APC/C, revealing its molecular architecture in unprecedented […]
Megan Davies awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The LMB is delighted to congratulate Megan Davies on being awarded the MBE in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Megan has been the Head of the Medical Research Council Centre, Cambridge since 1996, providing administrative, infrastructure and strategic support and guidance to all the MRC Units in the Cambridge region. In this role, she oversaw […]