Organs don’t just grow in early life; they can change in response to physiological or environmental challenges in adulthood. Researchers have now identified an active role for the intestinal muscles in remodelling the gut after reproduction.
In this profile interview Veronica reveals how she was inspired by observing small things as a child, how it felt when she was forced to start her research into Congenital Melanocytic Naevi (CMN) all over again, and the story of one amazing evening of scientific discovery that opened up the possibility of a cure.
Join David Balchin, a Group Leader at the Crick, as he describes the fascinating ways our cells make sure proteins fold correctly, and what happens when it goes awry.
