MRC-LMB Cell Biology Division

@cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

Our aim is to understand the biological organisation of cells and organisms, and the molecular mechanisms underlying their function. https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/research/cell-biology/

@focalplane.bsky.socialReposted by @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

Researchers from cilia biology and microscopy, as well as primary ciliary dyskinesia clinicians, have written an open letter to Nikon regarding the winning video in their Small World in Motion competition. To read the open letter and find out how to add you name:

@matthewcobb.bsky.socialReposted by @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

A lot of excitement on here about the article in Science summarising the discoveries of @alistairsponsel.bsky.social and Brian Sutton, just published in the Journal of the History of Biology. Some people have asked, so here is what I think they show, and what are the implications:

@martinpacesa.bsky.socialReposted by @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

ʙɪɴᴅᴄʀᴀꜰᴛ2 is out, and we're not waiting for the paper. The full code drops today, free for academic and industry use.

We're releasing it early so you can start designing right now, and bring its full power to the current Adaptyv competition.
github.com/PacesaLab/Bi...

@alexludwig.bsky.socialReposted by @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

How do epithelial cells make a lumen as they polarize? We have some exciting new answers to this long standing question. Check out our new paper in which we show that lumen initiation is driven by large vacuoles that deliver a pre-assembled apical cortex to the AMIS: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

@alexvont.bsky.socialReposted by @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social

If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...

rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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