Together with our brilliant collaborators at The Malopolska Centre for Biotechnology, Poland, we have developed a highly adaptable artificial protein cage capable of opening and releasing cargo under specific conditions, for instance, low pH, something which is associated with some cancer environments. The innovative cage design is based on a ring-shaped scaffold made of TRAP…
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Explore cutting-edge developments in bionanotechology with the new Unano webinar series, Bionanotech in Action. Co-hosted by Durham University and the University of Edinburgh, this monthly series kicks off on the 29th of January, 2025 at 3pm GMT. This series will highlight the extraordinary work of early career researchers in the field, offering insights into recent…
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We are pleased to share our latest publication! Synthetically produced liposomes are incredibly valuable research tools that have gained great utility as drug delivery systems. In this breakthrough research, we use DNA origami to create a nanoscale ‘bubble blower’ tool capable of generating nanometric liposomes. Our innovative bubble blower improves currently available DNA origami liposome…
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new PhD students, Yasmin, Etna, Greg, Will, Julia, and Aby who joined the Centre for Programmable Biological Matter on 1 October 2024. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey filled with discovery, innovation, and academic growth. We are confident that you will contribute significantly…
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Bionano 2024 Speakers
Lab CG207 in the Chemistry Building
Figure caption Lin and Kleemann et al. explore the molecular mechanisms that drive the specificity of human PUS3 and show that the formation of its homodimer is ultimately necessary for the specific modification of tRNAs. (Artwork by Ting-Yu Lin) During my previous work at Malopolska Centrum Biotechnology in Jagiellonian University (Poland), I worked with Dr.…
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Durham, UK — Our dynamic and innovative research group, recently concluded a successful two-day team building event. The event aimed to foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and strengthen bonds among team members. Day 1: On-Campus Presentations and Team Building On the first day, Lab members gathered on campus for a series of engaging presentations. Diverse team members…
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12 & 13 September 2024 Durham UniversityMain Lecture Theatre (MCS0001)Mathematics Building About the Workshop We are holding our fifth bi-annual BIONANO Meeting, but this time in the United Kingdom. This follows the previous highly successful meeting held in Germany in 2022. This year we will be meeting to discuss new ideas and share our progress…
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