“Life must have begun with a simple molecule that could reproduce itself — and now we think we know how to make one.” More…
The search for the first replicator
Animal’s genetic code redesigned
“Researchers say they have created the first ever animal with artificial information in its genetic code.” More…
Winners of Crystal Growing Competition visit the LMB
Every year schools from all over the East of England compete to grow the best crystals of potash alum. The competition, sponsored by the LMB and the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre is aimed at encouraging a whole new generation of scientists. All the crystals produced are displayed at the Cambridge Science Festival in March and […]
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…
Three Royal Society Awards for LMB Scientists.
The Royal Society recognizes excellence in science and technology through its medals, awards and prize lectures. Amongst the recently announced prizewinners are three scientists from the LMB – Greg Winter, Brad Amos and Sarah Teichmann. Greg Winter Greg Winter from the LMB’s PNAC Division has been awarded the 2011 Royal Medal for interdisciplinary sciences. This […]