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Nanopores reveal glitches in tRNA, unlock a world of biochemical understanding
27
JAN
Nanopores reveal glitches in tRNA, unlock a world of biochemical understanding

Scientists have perfected a way to reveal the smallest glitches in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies – glitches that can trigger devastating diseases. With this technique – squeezing molecules through tiny holes in a membrane – the team have identified how a mutation in a transfer RNA (tRNA) molecule affects its real time structure. Until now scientists have struggled to observe...

Scientists have perfected a way to reveal the smallest glitches in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies – glitches...

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iiLab’s next big upgrade reverses the polarity
24
DEC
iiLab’s next big upgrade reverses the polarity

One of Dr Who’s greatest techniques for solving difficult problems is to reverse the polarity. And now iiLab is trying it as well -opening...

Megavolts 14: Prepping satellite tech for launch
28
NOV
Megavolts 14: Prepping satellite tech for launch

At HIAF we have our own little piece of outer space – complete with bombarding radiation. The new space testing beamline at HIAF is helping...

Open Day to celebrate International Year of Quantum
24
NOV
Open Day to celebrate International Year of Quantum

To celebrate the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Research School is having a quantum themed Open Day. Join us for a day packed...

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