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Striking genomic architecture discovered in embryonic reproductive cells before they start developing into sperm and eggs
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first time that, …
Published: 20 February 2026
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Professor Matthias Merkenschlager and collaborators receive Wellcome Discovery Award
Published: 05 February 2026
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LMS scientist and collaborators secure major funding to uncover the grammar that dictates our genome
Published: 19 January 2026
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New AI-driven tool could help find heart disease drugs faster
Published: 29 December 2025
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Research reveals how ancient viral DNA shapes early embryonic development
Published: 19 December 2025
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Key protein ACE2 could protect against high blood pressure and diabetes
Published: 19 December 2025
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Three LMS researchers named among most influential in the world in 2025
Published: 19 December 2025
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