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Read more at: New discovery uncovers the complex dance of mitochondria

New discovery uncovers the complex dance of mitochondria

19 March 2020

New discovery uncovers the complex dance of mitochondria, the cellular power plant. All cells in the body contain an ancient, membrane bound compartment called mitochondria that house thousands of biochemical reactions essential for life. These reactions provide fuel for cells through the breakdown of sugar and fat, also...


Read more at: Professor Sir John Walker to be awarded Cambridge Honorary Doctorate

Professor Sir John Walker to be awarded Cambridge Honorary Doctorate

12 March 2020

Congratulations to Professor Sir John Walker, FRS , Emeritus Director of the MBU and Fellow of Sidney Sussex College . The University of Cambridge is to award John the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa at a Congregation set to take place in June 2020. John was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1997...


Read more at: MBU scientists visit Newnham Croft Primary School

MBU scientists visit Newnham Croft Primary School

11 March 2020

As part of Science Week, Olivier Biner ( Mitochondrial Complex I ) and Jessica Petri ( ATP Synthase ) visited Newnham Croft Primary School , with the aim of encouraging Reception students to enjoy science. The children participated in several experiments, including finding out about how different substances mix (or not)...


Read more at: Alex Whitworth teaches at Drosophila training workshop in Nigeria

Alex Whitworth teaches at Drosophila training workshop in Nigeria

9 March 2020

On 2 March 2020, Alex Whitworth participated in a three-day workshop on the “Role of Drosophila in Biomedical Research”. This workshop included seminars on the use and utility of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) in various aspects of biomedical research, as well as hands-on training in practical aspects of keeping...


Read more at: Visitors from Jersey

Visitors from Jersey

28 February 2020

On Thursday, 27 February the MRC hosted a visit by secondary students from Jersey. Martin King gave his "Biology Master Class' and held discussions aimed at bridging the gap between A levels and university; John Walker gave an explanation of ATP synthase and the Lego model and the students visited Alex Whitworth's...


Read more at: Rare Disease Day 2020

Rare Disease Day 2020

28 February 2020

29 February this year is the thirteenth international Rare Disease Day , coordinated by EURORDIS . Awareness-raising activities are taking place all over the world. On Friday, 28 February, the MBU held its second annual face-painting event – the rare disease was represented by the different coloured fox!


Read more at: MBU Postdocs visit the Sahlgrenska Academy

MBU Postdocs visit the Sahlgrenska Academy

23 January 2020

Drs Jan Miljkovic and Hiran Prag recently visited the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, where they presented their research at the Academy's first seminar series on "Metabolism and Redox Network in Health and Disease". Jan and Hiran are members of the MBU's Mitochondrial Dysfunction research group, led...


Read more at: Inaugural Citrin Foundation Symposium

Inaugural Citrin Foundation Symposium

16 December 2019

Group leader Professor Edmund Kunji and Dr Sotiria Tavoulari, both in the MBU Mitochondrial Carriers research group, attended the Inaugural Citrin Foundation Global Research Symposium on the 11th and 12th of November in Singapore. They are funded by the Citrin Foundation to characterise the molecular properties of the...


Read more at: Cambridge Science Festival 2020

Cambridge Science Festival 2020

9 December 2019

On Sunday, 22 March 2020, the MBU will be showcasing its science at the Cambridge Science Festival event on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Activities will include games, movies, hands-on activities and our scientists will be available to talk to visitors about life in the laboratory. This event was subsequently cancelled...


Read more at: Visit by Sixth Form Students

Visit by Sixth Form Students

9 December 2019

We recently hosted a visit by sixth form students from Cambridgeshire. Martin gave his excellent Biology Masterclass, Ana hosted a visit to the fly laboratory and Professor Sir John Walker explained the stucture of ATP synthase with the help of our Lego model! The students met with a number of MBU members, including early...