Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology

Structural and Molecular Biology

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Structural and Molecular Biology

Expanding Horizons

• An electron micrograph of arsenite-oxidising bacterium NT-26 isolated from the Granites Goldmine.
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• PhD students graduation 2011
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• Microinjection of a fluorescence compound
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• Newt limb cells in culture stained with fluorescent antibodies
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• A hybrid newt/mouse myotube, often called a heterokaryon, with mouse nuclei in red
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• Crystal structure of the outer membrane core complex of a type iv secretion system
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• Close-up view of an antagonist bound to neuropilin-1
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• Time resolved mechanism and regulation of Histone deacetylases at atomic resolution by NMR spectroscopy
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• Structure of the outer membrane pilus assembly platform bound to its substrate
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• Actinomycete colonies which are used to make novel antibiotics and bioactive compounds.
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• Transcription factor swapping during promoter escape
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Previously known as the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, we aim to provide a stimulating and diverse research and training environment of international standing within which important and exciting areas of modern biology, biotechnology and medicine can be investigated at the atomic, molecular, cellular and organism level

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