Dr. Ian Hardcastle, Newcastle Cancer Centre at the Northern Institute for Cancer Research, School of Chemistry, Newcastle University Monday 30th September, 4.00 p.m. in Jennison … Read more
Tag: biochemistry
New insights into what makes prions infectious
Prions are a remarkable type of disease-causing agent being entirely composed of protein. Nevertheless they are able to replicate themselves once in their host but … Read more
Filamentous influenza viruses infect cells by triggering macropinocytosis
Dr. Jeremy Rossman, Lecturer in Virology, comments on an article he and his collaborators published recently. The publication was selected by the Journal of Virology … Read more
Most recent newsletter published!
Following on from a successful year for the School of Biosciences, take a look at our newsletter which reviews some of the key events that … Read more
Computer simulation promotes understanding of fundamental biological processes
Computer simulations are emerging as useful tools to study how cellular molecules form networks, thereby creating the processes of life. Dr. Tobias von der Haar, … Read more
Graduate profile: Sara Sandbach
Sara Sandbach graduated with a PhD in Biochemistry in 2006. She is now an Associate Clinical Programme Manager for a large, multi-national pharmaceutical company, having … Read more
Research study investigates human cardiac myosin function
Mike Geeves, Professor of Physical Biochemistry in the School of Biosciences, comments on a research article published recently featuring work from his laboratory. “Myosin is … Read more
Vitamin variants could combat cancer as scientists unravel B12 secrets
Much has been made in recent years about the promise of synthetic biology. Professor Martin Warren leads a team of researchers who have used this … Read more
Graduate profile: Sam Marsden
Sam graduated with a degree in Biochemistry from the School of Biosciences in 2008. Describe a typical working day I am currently Marketing Services Manager … Read more
Structural insights into targets for tumour imaging and therapy
Dr. Mark Howard, Reader in Biological NMR Spectroscopy, comments on a recently published article that features work from his research group and other collaborators at … Read more