An OPT movie of an E16.5 mouse embryo produced from 3 separate wavelength scans showing autofluorescence in the embryonic tissue. An MIP digital filter is employed to enhance the vasculature (green) and blood rich organs such as the heart and liver (red).(*refresh page to replay movie* please note you must have the flash plugin installed to display)

Scientific Aims - What is our role?

The Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit is at the forefront of research into human genetics. Its role is to advance the understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and abnormal development. The Unit's programmes of work cover the themes of developmental genetics, chromosome biology and models for human genetic diseases. The unit is one of the largest MRC research establishments supporting approximately 220 scientists, support staff, fellows, PhD students and visiting scientists.

Latest News

The grant entitled “Functional Edge” will investigate how the very edge of the cell nucleus affects the functions of the genome.A Functional Edge
Professor Wendy Bickmore has been awarded an Advanced grant of €1.7m from the European Research Council (ERC)... January 2010

Hox loci decompact in vivo in absence of PolycombNorwegian Cancer Symposium in Oslo Poster Prize
Dr Ragnhild Eskeland was awarded the first poster prize
at the second Norwegian Cancer Symposium in Oslo... December 2009

Grant/award news
The Unit came third in a recent MRC Health and Safety Competition, promoting risk assessment and personal protection via visual communication... October 2009

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Partnerships

The Unit is delighted to be part of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) in association with The Centre for Molecular Medicine and Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre