Our daily cycle is controlled by a central clock known as the SCN, but it has been unclear how the network of cells that make up the SCN generate the properties that make it a strong clock. Michael Hastings’ group has identified a signalling axis that acts as a pacemaking hub.
A cellular pacemaker in the central body clock
Katja Röper: Development of tubular organs
Next in our series of Group Leader profiles is a profile of Katja Röper, a Group Leader in the LMB’s Cell Biology Division.
The origin of life on Earth explored at the LMB using a flask and a lamp
Nicholas Green is interviewed in the Cambridge Independent about John Sutherland’s group’s recent research suggesting that DNA and RNA building blocks might have co-existed at the dawn of life. More…
RNA Society Spotlight on Kelly Nguyen
This month’s RNA Society Spotlight has a feature on Kelly Nguyen, a Group Leader in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division. Kelly describes the inspirations that led to her working in RNA structural biology, her experience of starting her group, and her advice for younger scientists. More…
A focus on how Sarah Caddy’s research has transitioned to COVID-19
Sarah Caddy is interviewed about her work on COVID-19 during the pandemic and extending her work with Leo James’ group on how antibodies neutralise rotavirus and influenza to include coronaviruses. More…
Researchers in Vienna, including LMB PhD student Max Kellner, develop a new “quick and easy” COVID-19 test
Max Kellner, a PhD student in Madeline Lancaster’s group, was stranded in Vienna as much of Europe went into lockdown at the start of the pandemic, but was able to join the Vienna COVID-19 Diagnostics Initiative. Max: “Stranded in my home-town Vienna, it felt great to have contributed towards simple and rapid COVID-19 diagnostics”. More…