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Rescuing ribosomes and bewildering bear hugs: inside a critical biological process
A group of scientists from the University of Leeds and the University of Dundee have discovered new knowledge in how ribosomes – the key machinery that makes proteins for our cells - are rescued.
Scientists inspire the next generation
School pupils have been inspired by world-renowned scientists as they learned about the latest innovations in molecular biology at The Astbury Conversation.
Leeds academic Professor Sheena Radford wins prestigious Centenary Award from the Biochemical Society
The award recognises a ‘biochemist of distinction’ whose research impact and commitment to build, support, and nurture talent has helped transform the scientific community.
Professor Bart De Strooper wows at guest seminar
Renowned neuroscientist Professor Bart De Strooper joined colleagues across the University for a guest seminar about his ground-breaking research into Alzheimer’s disease.
Shapeshifting fibers: capturing the transformation of a rogue protein
For the first time, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has revealed intricate 3D detail of how the structure of a malfunctioning protein, hIAPP, evolves over time.