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.
How flies use smell to determine the identity and position of other flies
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…
LMB Alumni elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to LMB Alumni who have been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences. Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas and Pamela Silver have been elected Members, and Maria Leptin, Kim Nasmyth and Richard J. Roberts have been elected International Members. More…
Andrew Carter on dynein discoveries, his career so far, and pursuits away from research
Following his award of the Hooke Medal from the British Society of Cell Biology, Andrew Carter, Group Leader in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division, has been interviewed by the Journal of Cell Science, covering his early career, his breakthroughs in dynein research and his approach to leading a research group. More…
Lori Passmore elected Fellow of Royal Society
Lori Passmore, Group Leader in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, alongside LMB alumnus M. Madan Babu.