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A key developmental and stem cell regulator also acts in tumorigenesis
Research published by NIMR scientists describes how a gene known to play a role in normal development and stem cells can contribute to the processes of transformation leading to cancer. The work is published in Cancer Research.
20 January 2012
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Gene network that builds tissues revealed
A network of interacting genes that control how cells are organised into tissues has been revealed by scientists at NIMR and UCL. The research is published in Cell.
20 January 2012
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Quantitative imaging of metabolism: seeing is believing
Researchers at NIMR and Harvard Medical School have developed a method for visualizing and quantitating the metabolism of molecules inside a single cell. The research is published in Nature.
20 January 2012
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Platelets influence the formation of lymphatic vessels
Scientists at NIMR and at the University of Birmingham have shown how platelets affect the development of the circulatory system. The research is published in Blood.
13 January 2012
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Sandwich placements at NIMR
We are now accepting applications for Sandwich placements for 2012-13. The closing date is Friday 24 February 2012.
The Francis Crick Institute
A new future and a new building in the heart of London for NIMR as part of a consortium to bring together the best scientists, doctors and researchers to tackle diseases that affect people around the world.
The Mill Hill Essays
The Mill Hill Essays are a short volume of essays published annually to promote the public understanding of science, and are designed to be accessible to anyone with an interest in science and the natural world.
NIMR Annual Report and Prospectus
The 2010/2011 NIMR Annual Report and Prospectus is now available online. Download a PDF or request a printed copy.
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