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Articles

The LMB Archive collates scanned/digitised newspaper, magazine and web articles that relate to the activities of the LMB. This database lists the articles that have been catalogued so far.

These articles are the copyright of the originating organisation. They may be accessed for reference-only purposes at the LMB. Alternatively, you can contact the copyright holder for direct requests to access or use their articles.

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  • Microscopes4Schools winner prove small really is beautiful.
    Authors Paul Brackley Source Cambridge Independent 20 July 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject University of Cambridge Primary school has won the Microscopes4Schools competition. The competition aims to encourage scientific curiosity in children Keywords Microscopes Brad Amos Winners University of Cambridge Primary school Kings Oak Primary School Ridgefield Primary School
  • Pioneering scientist dies at 87
    Authors Adrian Peel Source Cambridge Independent 27 July 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Former group leader Dr Andrew McLachlan has passed away at the age of 87. Keywords Dr Andrew McLachlan Trinity college Group Leader
  • Sidney Altman, pathbreaking scientist
    Authors Laurans, Penelope Source YaleNews 6 April 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Sidney Altman was a ground-breaking scientist in the field of RNA biology, whose discovery of catalytic properties of RNA led to the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989 Keywords Sidney Altman; catalytic properties; RNA; Sydney Brenner; Francis Crick; Yale; alumni
  • Structural biology: How proteins got their close-up
    Authors Stoddart, Charlotte Source Knowable Magazine 3 January 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Richard Henderson, from the Structural Studies Division, discusses his work and the evolution of structural biology on the Knowable podcast Keywords William Bragg; Lawrence Bragg; X-ray crystallography; James Watson; Francis Crick; Maurice Wilkins; John Kendrew; Myoglobin; Max Perutz; heavy atoms; Richard Henderson; protein structure; EDSAC; ‘computer girls’; Dorothy hodgkin; Rosalind Franklin; amino acids; Roger Kornberg; Cryo-EM; synthetic biology; genetic code
  • Student to success story: Our Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
    Authors Stemm, Holly Source CSIROscope 18 July 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Ben Porebski, an Investigator Scientist in Philipp Holliger’s group in PNAC Division, discusses his career so far Keywords Ben Porebski; Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP); real-world experience; biomedical; Computer sciences; wet lab; CSIRO; Australia; “mixed placement’
  • Suprise! TMEM106b Fibrils Found in Neurodegenerative Disease
    Authors ALZFORUM Source ALZFORUM 12 April 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Alzforum summarises three recent papers which analysed TMEM106b amyloid filaments in the human brain – including research from Sjors Scheres’ and Michel Goedert’s groups in the LMB’s Structural Studies and Neurobiology Divisions respectively Keywords David Eisenberg; TDP-43; TMEM106b fibris; Michel Goedert; Sjors Scheres; neurodegenerative disease; FTLD-TDP; cryo-EM; “fuzzy coat”; Benjamin Ryskeldi-Falcon; C-terminal fragment; ultracentrifugation; TMEM239; antibody
  • Synthetic Organisms created using new genetic language
    Authors Paul Buckley Source Cambridge independent 2 November 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject The first synthetic organism to use a different genetic language to the rest of life on earth has been created. The achievement represents a new paradigm that protects engineered organisms from natural invaders. Keywords Synthetic Organisms DNA RNA Genetic code
  • TB research pioneer joins LMB division
    Authors Cambridge Independent Source Cambridge Independent February 23-March 1 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Lalita Ramakrishnan joins the LMB Cell Biology Division as a group leader Keywords Lalita Ramakrishnan; TB; Cambridge Molecular Immunity Unit; zebrafish; Mycobacterium marinum; group leader
  • The art of being a nutraceuticals scientist
    Authors Roche, Elise Source Food Matters live 28 September 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject Miriam Ferrer discusses her career to date, including her time at the LMB and how her passion for science was ignited by a documentary about DNA’s double helix Keywords Miriam Ferrer; Cambridge Nutraceuticals; supplements; double helix; genetic engineering; BRCA1; Abcam; Alumni; career
  • The day the Queen received insight into LMB research
    Authors Paul Brackley Source Cambridge Independent 13 September 2022 Year 2022
    Details Subject The death of the Queen brings back fond memories of her visit to the LMB in 2013 Keywords Queen Duke of Edinburgh LMB
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