Cell ‘nanobot’ breakthrough shines light on cause of aggressive cancers 10 May 2023 Scientists have uncovered the inner workings of one of the most important and intricate ‘nanobots’ operating within our cells – using cutting-edge microscopy for visualising molecules almost at an atomic level. Their new study published in Nature has unveiled the critical step that switches on the spliceosome – a piece of cellular machinery that enables cells to build complex proteins. Find out more Show/Hide
New 3D structure could help design future drugs against cancer 04 May 2022 A team of scientists has created a three-dimensional map showing how a small molecule with anticancer properties – called spliceostatin – can promote the killing of cancer cells. Find out more Show/Hide