Centre news from 2010. Scientists unwrap DNA packaging to gain insight into cells Scientists have built a clearer picture of how lengthy strands of DNA are concertinaed when our cells grow and divide, in a discovery that could help explain how cell renewal can go wrong. Adrian Bird awarded Honorary Degree Adrian Bird has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science by the University of Sussex. Professor Jean Beggs elected to the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Jean Beggs elected as Vice-President for Life Sciences. Study offers new clues in bid to beat girls' autism condition Fresh insight into the cause of an autism spectrum disorder could aid the search for treatments for the condition, which affects more than 1,000 girls in the UK. This article was published on 2024-06-17
