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Steps that lead to genes being switched on revealed in atomic simulation
Researchers have modelled every atom in a key part of the process for switching on genes, revealing a whole new area for potential drug targets.
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Fastest-ever molecular imaging reveals reaction crucial for vision
Scientists have tracked the reaction of a protein responding to light, paving the way for a new understanding of life's essential reactions.
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In pictures: Crowds bond with Imperial researchers over chemistry solutions
Hundreds of Fringe-goers made chemistry their thing at Imperial's molecular-science themed Atoms Family event this week.
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PET scans: How clever chemistry uses radioactivity to help diagnose disease
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans are a way of imaging body functions in 3D using specially designed radioactive molecules. How do they work?
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Detection of molecules important for healthcare could soon be 1000 times faster
Scientists should soon be able to capture biological molecules a thousand times faster, allowing better detection of important health issues.
Probing cells' recycling centres reveals new drug targets
Scientists have found differences in the ways cells break down proteins, revealing mechanisms that could be targeted in diseases such as cancer.
Keeping the cellular production line on track
3D printed models provide key insights into DNA replication and could hold the key to future cancer treatments.
Scientists solve mystery behind earthworm digestion
Scientists have discovered how earthworms can digest plant material, such as fallen leaves, that would defeat most other herbivores.
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First pictures of BRCA2 protein show how it works to repair DNA
Scientists have taken pictures of the BRCA2 protein for the first time, showing how it works to repair damaged DNA.
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Armstrong Medal Success for Chemical Engineer
Membranes researcher scoops Henry Edward Armstrong Trust medal for outstanding research
