Structural cell biology of virus infection

Professor Chris O'Callaghan tells us about the role of our immune system in vascular disease. The accumulation of fat in the arteries, such as cholesterol, can cause a thickening of the artery wall known as atherosclerosis. Professor Chris O'Callaghan is researching the role of t ...  Show more

Dr Christian Eggeling tells us how new imaging methods help us understand immunology at the molecular level. To study complex biological and immunological systems, such as living cells, scientists rely on highly sensitive and non-invasive analysis techniques. Super-resolution opt ...  Show more

In this episode, we cover the topic of viruses. We explore a comprehensive range of subtopics including the definition and structure of viruses, their life cycles, and the differences between transduction and transfection. We also discuss virus classification, viral mutations, an ...  Show more

In this episode, we’ll explore the distinct characteristics of prokaryotic cells and what sets them apart from more complex cell types. We’ll discuss the presence of plasmids—small DNA rings that enable genetic information exchange. We’ll examine how prokaryotic cells lack mem ...

In this episode, we’ll explore the fundamental building blocks of life: cells. We’ll distinguish between the two main cell types—eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Eukaryotic cells, found in organisms like plants and animals, are typically larger, while prokaryotic cells, such as bac ...

How do we survive in a complex environment filled with harmful organisms that thrive on colonizing us? Our heroic defender is the immune system, a network of organs and cell lines that exist with the mission of protecting the body from harm. While we often recognize the pathog ...