Working at molecular interfaces: lessons in collaboration
In the week that the UK triggered Article 50 en route to Brexit, two Imperial events were refreshing reminders of the power of collaborative research.
Breakthrough in 'amphibian plague': deadly fungus genes identified
Scientists have identified the genes of a deadly fungus that is decimating salamander and newt populations in Northern Europe.
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Creating crystals from gold
Scientists from Imperial College London have revealed how materials such as gold can help create protein crystals.
Imperial to lead new £3m London consortium for structural biology
A facility for cryo-electron microscopy - a technology that is revolutionising biology - is being established by a consortium of London institutions.
Stopping kidney stones in their tracks
In the latest IMSE Highlight Seminar, Prof Michael Ward (New York University) presented recent work on a potential new treatment for kidney stones.
Training a next generation of 'multilingual' molecular scientists and engineers
The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering's new MRes in molecular science and engineering will start in October 2017.
Cultivating multidisciplinary collaboration at Imperial
IMSE's first Sandpit event brought together researchers from 10 different departments to inspire innovative multidisciplinary research proposals.
Genes find their partners without matchmakers
A new study provides more evidence that identical sections of DNA can match up with each other without the help of other molecules.
Newly created 'sandwich rings' could lead to better computers
Scientists have created an iron-based ring structure that could be used for new applications in electronics and sensing.
Light and matter mixed in a tiny golden trap
Scientists have mixed a molecule with light between gold particles, creating a new way to manipulate the physical and chemical properties of matter.
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