Tissue mechanics essential for cell movement
Cells that form facial features need surrounding embryonic tissues to stiffen so they can move and develop, according to new UCL-led research. The discovery, which is published in Nature, has important implications for understanding the causes of facial defects which...
Synthetic ‘virus’ to kill bacteria
A synthetic ‘virus’ that kills bacteria on first contact has been developed by LCN and National Physical Laboratory researchers (NPL). The study, published in Nature Communications, shows how newly designed proteins can be used to build tiny hollow shells that emulate...
LCN researcher receives MRC Fellowship
Congratulation to LCN researcher, Dr Alice Pyne, who has been awarded a prestigious MRC UKRI Innovation/Rutherford Fellowship. This exciting new fellowship program aims to create the future for international leaders in research. The Fellowships form part of the...