Not all flat
New class of molecules explored as binders for knot-like DNA
A new research paper from the Vilar group has expanded our understanding of the types of molecules which can bind to knot-like DNA.
Stories written by Ben Webber-Lewis
Vilar Symposium Success
Prize-winning performances for Vilar group at Chemistry PG Symposium
Vilar group members won two prizes at the Chemistry Department's Postgraduate Symposium 2019.
DNA Extraction Fun
Inspiring pupils with DNA at The Schools Challenge
The Vilar, Kuimova and DiAntonio groups attended The Schools Challenge to inspire almost 200 children with their research on DNA.
Success Story
Success at RSC Chemistry Communicators Challenge
A member of the Vilar and Kuimova groups captured one of the top prizes at the recent Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry Communicators Challenge.
Breaking down barriers
Improving our understanding of a new method to deliver drugs to the brain
Delivering drugs to the right part of the body to treat disease can be difficult, and nowhere is more difficult to reach than the brain.
Poster Prizes
Vilar group success at Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium
The Vilar group won two prizes at the annual Chemistry Department Postgraduate Symposium.
Lighting up #ImpFest18
Vilar group lights up Imperial Festival 2018
The Vilar group lit up the Imperial Festival 2018 with an interactive stall demonstrating some “enlightening molecules”.
Targeting DNA knots
Potential way to target cancer cells found using molecule which binds DNA knots
A new method to bind to knots of DNA only in certain conditions could open doors to targeting cancer cells more specifically.
