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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 1d

Our next Big Question is 'Plants, Pathogens, and Pirouettes?' - all about fungus and how we can use dance to communicate various scientific concepts. Get your ticket today! buff.ly/0TWSKcH

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 2d

#OTD César Milstein was born in 1927. Milstein discovered how monoclonal antibodies, one of our bodies defences, are produced. Antibodies are specifically shaped to bind to antigens - if it isn't the right shape, it won't attach!

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 2d

#OTD in 1958 the first pacemaker was implanted. Pacemakers are used routinely today to keep failing hearts beating at a normal rhythm.

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 3d

Have you bought tickets to our #OctoberHalfTerm events yet? We have A Mummy for Melissa for the littlies and some Spooky Science 👻 for the older ones - get your tickets today!

Events - Centre of the Cell

Our programme of events is open to all. Throughout the year we host and deliver a range of family friendly shows and workshops that will delight all ages. We have intriguing and fun events for all…

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 4d

#OTD Florence Seibert was born in 1897. Seibert developed the tuberculosis skin test, a test still used today to check for tuberculosis! Tuberculosis is an infection of the chest and lungs, most often causing coughing fits.

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 6d

#OTD in 1716 James Lind was born. Lind was instrumental in eradicating scurvy in sailors by prescribing them fresh citrus fruit - full of vitamin C!

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 7d

#OTD in 1916 Frank Pantridge was born. Pantridge developed the portable defibrillator - a device used routinely to to reset the normal beating pattern of a heart.

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 8d

It's #NationalCholesterolMonth - a month dedicated to raising awareness of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level which is good for our hearts. Too much cholesterol can lead to heart problems or even strokes!

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 9d

It's #NationalVegetarianWeek! Fruits and vegetables contain loads of essential nutrients like fiber and vitamins that help us to lead healthy lives. Why not try a new vegetarian dish this week?

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 17d

Find out if our skeletons are alive in our newest story from student Explainer Roberta

Is my skeleton alive? - Centre of the Cell

Is my skeleton alive?

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · 25d

Join us on Thursday for our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?

18th September at 6pm

Tickets here: buff.ly/c5Wgq6P

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 10

Find out how to use an inhaler from our student Explainer Anoushka

What is an inhaler? - Centre of the Cell

What is an inhaler?

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 8

Next week is our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?

18th September at 6pm

Tickets here:

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wondering what a medicine interview is like? Find out from our student Explainer Roberta

What is a medicine interview like? - Centre of the Cell

What is a medicine interview like?

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 4

Find out more about cancer treatment from Dr Jonathan Fisher in our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?

18th September at 6pm

Tickets here:

September - Cancer: Can our cells do more? - Centre of the Cell

Cancer is a condition which can affect any one of us. It can happen for many different reasons, but it is always the result of our cells getting out of control and dividing too much. Every day more…

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Find out about the ABCDE assessment medical professionals use in our blog from student Explainer Anoushka

What is ABCDE assessment? - Centre of the Cell

What is ABCDE assessment?

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Sep 2

We had a great time at our Science Fun Day on 20th August! 🧪

Visitors explored science games, shows, films & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists 👩🔬🎲🎥

Thanks to everyone who joined us! 👨‍👧‍👧

#ScienceFunDay #STEM #QMUL #FamilyScience

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 22

A few days ago we had the artificial heart inventor, #OTD Denton A. Cooley was born in 1920. Cooley was the first to successfully transplant an artificial heart into a patient.

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 20

#OTD Akutsu Tetsuzo was born in 1922. Tetsuzo built the first working artificial heart - there aren't always enough organs for transplant so lots of research goes into alternatives!

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 18

Don't forget that tickets are on sale for our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?

September - Cancer: Can our cells do more? - Centre of the Cell

Cancer is a condition which can affect any one of us. It can happen for many different reasons, but it is always the result of our cells getting out of control and dividing too much. Every day more…

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 17

There are still a few tickets left for our #Summer events - grab yours before it's too late!

Events - Centre of the Cell

Our programme of events is open to all. Throughout the year we host and deliver a range of family friendly shows and workshops that will delight all ages. We have intriguing and fun events for all…

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 16

#OTD Wendell Meredith Stanley was born in 1904. Stanley won the 1946 Nobel Prize for determining the molecular structure of viruses.

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 14

#Congratulations to all students receiving their #results today - we hope all your hard work paid off!

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Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement @engageqm.bsky.social · Aug 13

📆🧪 Just one week to go until our science fun day! 🧪📆

Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Jul 30

Science fun day! 🎉🔬

📅 Wednesday 20th Aug, 12-4 PM 📍 Blizard Institute, Whitechapel 🎟️ Free entry – no ticket needed!

Explore science games, shows, films, & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists.👩🔬

More info: www.centreofthecell.org/product/augu... #familyfunday #OurEastEnd @TowerHamletsNow

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Centre of the Cell @centreofthecell.bsky.social · Aug 13

Have you bought tickets for our #Summer shows yet? Tickets are selling out - get yours today! buff.ly/ht1esML