Imperial College

Researchers from the Department of Biomolecular Medicine show that probiotics such as yoghurt drinks have a tangible effect on metabolism.

Institute of Cancer Research

Researchers identify the tumour stem cells that lead to leukaemia by studying twin sisters with and without the condition.

King’s College London

Scientists given the green light to create human-animal embryos for stem cell research by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

Nature

Nature India website launched.

Naturejobs profiles Leszek Borysiewicz, new head of the MRC.

Queen Mary University of London

A team from the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences presents an insight into the bumble bee mind.

UCL

Prof Pete Coffey takes to the stage at the Globe theatre, to discuss blindness and a stem cell cure for age-related macular degeneration.