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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 Kent and elsewhere. “Our research involves nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a scientific method that can … Continue reading

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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 the motor protein that drives cardiac muscle contraction and blood circulation.  Mutations in myosin cause … Continue reading

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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, working in collaboration with expert computer scientists from the School of Computing at the University … Continue reading

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