A Sticky-Spaghetti-with-Meatballs Model to Describe Nuclear Import
A sticky-spaghetti-with-meatballs model may be sufficient to describe how the nucleus in each of our cells selectively allows the entrance and exit of certain molecules, while blocking others to protect genetic material and normal functions of the cell. That is the...
Gold beads may boost cancer treatment
Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients. The image below, which is from laboratory research conducted by LCN researcher Dr Andrew Thorley, from the National Heart and Lung...
Silicon device solves overheating problem in lab analysis technique
Scientists from the LCN, Imperial College London and the University of Buenos Aires have published the results of a study testing a silicon nano-device in the journal Nature Communications. This silicon nano-device can funnel laser light to a tightly focused spot...