A tiny self-copying molecule offers the clearest answer yet to the mystery of the origins of biology, reports Science Director Roger Highfield.
Science Director Roger Highfield and Curator Sarah Bond talk to the American molecular biologist David Liu about his new gene editing strategy that, remarkably, addresses a common cause of around a third of genetic diseases.
This year’s CF Week (17 to 23 June) is extra special for Cystic Fibrosis Trust, who are celebrating their 60th anniversary. To mark the week, curator Selina Hurley shares more about Sammie, who’s story we feature in the Medicine galleries.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, discusses Venki Ramakrishnan’s critically-acclaimed book, Gene Machine: the Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome.
Ahead of the opening of IVF: 6 Million Babies Later, father Gareth Down shares his experience with IVF and the lesser-told story of the male struggle.
Professor Martin Johnson explores the difficulties experienced by physiologist and Nobel laureate Bob Edwards in his pioneering IVF work.
Artist Esther Fox explores the ethical challenges associated with pre-natal genetic screening in a new piece of art now on display in the Museum.
Natasha Little of the Royal Society of Biology discusses the work of DNA data pioneer, Sir Alec Jeffreys
Roger Highfield describes a milestone supercomputer simulation that provides a glimpse of the future of medicine.
Director of External Affairs, Roger Highfield, remembers Nobel laureate Fred Sanger.
Micol Molinari, Learning Resources Project Coordinator writes about the Summer Science Exhibition at the Royal Society. The exhibition runs from 2-7th July and is free entry. Exciting, colourful, inspiring: fancy a little of that this week? You’re in luck. Every year, a specially selected group of researchers and technologists from across the nation, take over the Royal Society building and garden and turn them into an incredible celebration of scientific endeavour – the Summer Science Exhibition – filled with interactive exhibits, games, live demonstrations, prizes, and […]
Dr Corrinne Burns explains some new research that reveals that your genes are only a tiny part of what makes you, you.