Artificial and biological cells work together as mini chemical factories
Researchers have fused living and non-living cells for the first time in a way that allows them to work together, paving the way for new applications.
Transatlantic collaborations in molecular science and engineering
Professor Matt Tirrell, Director of the Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, visited Imperial last week.
Imperial partners with Agilent to boost molecular research and innovation
A deal has been signed for a suite of equipment that will promote research collaboration at the new Molecular Sciences Research Hub in White City.
Functional nanocoatings for technological and societal applications
The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) hosted a fascinating Highlight Seminar from Professor Jas Pal Badyal FRS last week.
Misfolded proteins, amyloid diseases and the path to treatments for Alzheimer’s
Proteins behaving badly and the havoc they cause in the human body were the key themes of the 2018 Sir Ernst Chain lecture.
"Don't be afraid to get lost" says Nobel laureate at Imperial lecture
Professor Ben Feringa told a packed crowd to ask questions in science, but remember to "enjoy the beauty of nature" at the 30th Schrodinger Lecture.
Robotic chemistry
Professor Lee Cronin, from the University of Glasgow, recently visited Imperial to present some of his new multidisciplinary 'chemputing' research.
Creating a new generation of 'multilingual' engineers and scientists
A unique Master's of Research in Molecular Science and Engineering was recently launched by the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering.
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Blurring the boundaries between living and non-living with new PhD programme
A new PhD programme will focus on cellular bionics - the science of fusing the living and non-living, which will transform bioengineering and design.
Signalling protein found to drive heart scarring and organ failure
A part of the immune system once thought to prevent organ damage is actually a leading cause of scarring and heart failure, a study has found.
