Using high-throughput CRISPR screening, researchers in Andrew McKenzie’s group in the LMB’s PNAC Division have identified a previously unknown immune-related role for ADNP and identified the molecular mechanism by which it regulates IL-13 expression in allergic immune responses.
Neuroprotective protein ADNP is vital to immune reactions to allergens
Secretary of State visits the LMB
The LMB recently hosted a visit from Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, where she was shown the latest electron cryo-microscope, installed as part of the government’s World Class Labs investment. During the visit, Chloe Smith spoke to LMB Director Jan Löwe, discussed how LMB researchers use electron cryo-microscopy to look […]
Julian Rayner elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
LMB 1993-1998, PhD Student, Postdoctoral scientist, Cell Biology Congratulations to Julian Rayner who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Julian was a PhD student and then a postdoc in the LMB’s Cell Biology Division, and is now Director of the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) and Director of Wellcome […]
How flies use smell to determine the identity and position of other flies
Researchers from Greg Jefferis’ group in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division have determined the highly specified neural mechanisms which allow Drosophila flies to identify and locate males by scent of a pheromone.
Activating the kinase protein PI3Kα revealed as a potential therapeutic target to protect and regenerate cells
New pre-clinical research in Roger Williams’ group at MRC LMB, University College London and AstraZeneca discovers an activator of PI3Ka that can protect heart cells from dying in the case of injury and accelerate the regeneration of neurons
Lori Passmore on her research career so far, the benefits of collaboration, and her greatest achievement away from the lab
Lori Passmore, Group Leader in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division, chats to The FEBS Journal about her research career to date, including the technological advancements with electron cryo-microscopy, her favourite finding so far, and what advice she would give to early career scientists. More…