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    First atomic structure of an intact virus deciphered with an X-ray laser

    First atomic structure of an intact virus deciphered with an X-ray laser Jun 19, 2017

    Diamond plays key role in developing sample holder that enables efficient use of beamtime.

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    Could ceramics make safer lithium batteries?

    Could ceramics make safer lithium batteries? Jun 9, 2017

    An international team of scientists have used Diamond to reveal how a phenomenon, known as geometric frustration, can be used to increase the way in which a ceramic material can conduct charge.

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    FMDV-host interactions mapped

    FMDV-host interactions mapped Jun 2, 2017

    Research has helped to understand the complex interaction between the foot-and-mouth-disease virus (FMDV) and host cells.

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    Uncovering the secrets of bone...

    Uncovering the secrets of bone... May 26, 2017

    Diamond has provided facilities for many UK and international groups studying bone, with more than 30 papers being published over the last two years, which should lead to new ways to tackle bone disease.

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    Diamond highlights damage pathways in lithium-ion batteries

    Diamond highlights damage pathways in lithium-ion batteries Apr 28, 2017

    Researchers have used Diamond’s I12 beamline to investigate how lithium-ion batteries behave under short-circuit conditions.

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    Diamond highlights damage pathways in lithium-ion batteries

    Diamond highlights damage pathways in lithium-ion batteries Apr 26, 2017

    At 11am today, Diamond scientists Dr Claire Murray and Dr Julia Parker will begin the mammoth task of processing the 1,000 samples sent back to us from 100 schools across the UK as part of Project M – Diamond’s largest public engagement project to date.

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    Game-changing PanDDA method unveils previously hidden 3D structure data

    Game-changing PanDDA method unveils previously hidden 3D structure data Apr 24, 2017

    Scientists have utilised Diamond Light Source to develop a new method to extract previously hidden information from the X-ray diffraction data that are measured when resolving the three-dimensional (3D) atomic structures of proteins and other biological molecules.

  • Spring – a time for new beginnings

    Spring – a time for new beginnings Apr 18, 2017

    In an article originally published in the Oxford Times, Diamond's Press Officer, Steve Pritchard, writes how food research is a priority for us all.

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    Diamond welcomes first users to electron Physical Sciences Imaging Centre

    Diamond welcomes first users to electron Physical Sciences Imaging Centre Apr 13, 2017

    Diamond Light Source has welcomed the very first users, from The National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester, to our electron Physical Sciences Imaging Centre, ePSIC.

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    Diamond shines light on complex sugar common in red wine

    Diamond shines light on complex sugar common in red wine Apr 3, 2017

    Scientists have identified the mechanism through which our gut bacteria digest a complex chain of sugars, or glycan, known as Rhamnogalacturonan-II (RG-II), found abundantly in apple juice and red wine.

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    Just like Wolverine, humans need metal to maintain strong bones

    Just like Wolverine, humans need metal to maintain strong bones Mar 28, 2017

    Newly published research has provided fresh insight into how bones grow and develop, and how the traces of metal found in bones play a vital part in this process.

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    Diamond welcomes first users to I14

    Diamond welcomes first users to I14 Mar 21, 2017

    Diamond has welcomed the first users to the Hard X-ray nanoprobe beamline (I14), the latest phase III beamline to be opened.

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    Diamond images Microcracks in bone

    Diamond images Microcracks in bone Mar 1, 2017

    Early-stage research into bone samples from patients treated with the commonly-prescribed bisphosphonate drugs suggest that people taking bisphosphonates accumulate ‘microcracks’ when compared with healthy aging bone.

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    Diamond welcomes Rosalind Franklin Institute partners

    Diamond welcomes Rosalind Franklin Institute partners Feb 23, 2017

    Business Secretary Greg Clark announces £100 million investment for new research institute, the Rosalind Franklin Institute, which will have a hub based at the Harwell campus.

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    Diamond’s new VMXi beamline to boost advances in biomedical research

    Diamond’s new VMXi beamline to boost advances in biomedical research Feb 15, 2017

    Diamond Light Source today unveils a new Versatile Macromolecular crystallography in situ (VMXi) beamline – currently the only one of its kind worldwide.

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    HRH The Princess Royal visits Diamond

    HRH The Princess Royal visits Diamond Feb 9, 2017

    HRH The Princess Royal visited Diamond yesterday, unveiling two commemorative plaques.

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    Supporting World Cancer Day 2017

    Supporting World Cancer Day 2017 Feb 4, 2017

    Diamond research plays a vital role in tackling cancer

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    Diamond appoints new Head of Scientific Computing and a new Head of Beamline Controls

    Diamond appoints new Head of Scientific Computing and a new Head of Beamline Controls Jan 19, 2017

    Dr Andrew Richards and Ulrik Pedersen

  • A Diamond Christmas

    A Diamond Christmas Dec 25, 2016

    It's time for some festive science!

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    New non-executive board members

    New non-executive board members Dec 16, 2016

    Dr Brian Bowsher and Professors Michael Fitzpatrick and Keith Wilson

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