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How cells clear dysfunctional glycogenLed by Matthew Yip, Felix Randow’s group in the PNAC Division have discovered that RNF213 mediates ubiquitylation of aberrant glycogen to trigger autophagy.
Brain defence system originates in the gutMenna Clatworthy’s group in the University of Cambridge Molecular Immunity Unit at the LMB have identified an immune link between the gut and the brain that protects the brain during future infection.
Enabling science safely: Shahana Ahmed’s journey to Health and SafetyShahana Ahmed discusses completing the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and why she’s passionate about sharing the role of health and safety in research.
First complete connectome of male fly central nervous system allows for unprecedented male-female brain comparisonA global team including Greg Jefferis’s group (Neurobiology Division) mapped every neuron in the male fly brain, enabling the first synaptic-resolution comparison of sex variances across the brain.
Advanced microscopy uncovers proteasome compartments in sperm nucleiAdvanced 3D imaging by Matteo Allegretti’s group in the LMB’s Structural Studies Division has revealed that proteasomes cluster in DNA-free cavities of the sperm nucleus.
The Royal Society awards Kelly Nguyen the Francis Crick Medal and LectureThe Royal Society have announced the 2026 recipients of their prestigious prizes, which also include LMB alumni KJ Patel and Sarah Teichmann, who won the Buchanan and Gabor Medals respectively.
Early developmental biases shape stem cell potentialMadeline Lancaster’s group (Cell Biology Division) have found that epigenetic changes can alter pluripotent stem cell identity with targeted treatment to standardise their differentiation ability.
Harnessing AI to unveil hidden cell signalling pathwaysLed by postdoc Larissa Ferguson, the groups of William Schafer (LMB Neurobiology Division) and Isabel Beets (KU Leuven) have developed DeorphaNN, an AI model to identify peptide partners for GPCRs.
Fly cell atlas reveals hidden rules of brain developmentAn expansive atlas mapping the Drosophila ‘spinal’ cord by Greg Jefferis’ group in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division has revealed key organising principles in nervous system development.
A catalyst for curiosity: the 2026 Microscopes 4 Schools Competition sparks students’ scientific intrigueOver 600 students across Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedfordshire took part in the 2026 Microscopes 4 Schools Competition, unlocking a new thirst for scientific knowledge.
LMB scientists partner with BioClocks UK to showcase circadian rhythm research at The Big Bang FairLMB scientists joined researchers from University of Manchester and University of Leicester, with support from BioClocks, for a chronobiology exhibit at The Big Bang Fair
Three LMB Group Leaders elected members of EMBOEmmanuel Derivery, Kelly Nguyen and Julian Sale have all been elected members of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).