Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1) is a defining feature of brown fat and facilitates the specialized ability of the tissue to generate heat in the process of non-shivering thermogenesis. The protein is act...

We are moving to ‘always open’ for our applicant-led system. Data demonstrates that externally published deadlines cause significant variation in the volume of applications we receive and in reviewer ...

UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to

Chief executive says funder has “not done our communications in the right way”

UKRI Chief Executive outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.

Temporary block on grant applications by MRC, BBSRC and EPSRC heightens concerns over funding cuts

Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls

Mitochondria in our cells harness energy through the breakdown of nutrients to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. However, they are not 100% efficient in this process largely due to proton...