Conference · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Machines on genes: enzymes that make, break, and move DNA and RNA

Chemistry · Science · Genetics

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 15 Aug 2012
Last venueRobinson CollegeCambridge, United Kingdom · where the 2009 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 4 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
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Editions on record
4first in 2009

About Machines on genes: enzymes that make, break, and move DNA and RNA

Oral communication slots are available at this meeting. All attendees, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career, are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as an oral communication.

Nucleic acids are the vital information repositories of the cell, but are long molecules whose production and maintenance present mechanical and topological challenges. A battery of remarkable enzymes has evolved to deal with these problems; these include translocases, polymerases/replicases, helicases, topoisomerases, recombinases, and repair enzymes. A clear view of the biology of the genetic material requires an understanding of how these enzymes function. Such an understanding can also enhance our ability to manipulate genome structure and gene expression. The theme of the meeting will be the mechanisms of these enzymes, with particular emphasis on research that is integrating structural and biochemical approaches.

From our listing of the 2010 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201215 Aug 2012Robinson College
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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201115 Aug 2011Robinson College
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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201015 Aug 2010Robinson College
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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200912–14 Aug 2009Robinson College
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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When is Machines on genes: enzymes that make, break, and move DNA and RNA?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 15 Aug 2012.

Where is it held?

The 2009 edition was at Robinson College, Cambridge, United Kingdom. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 4 editions on record since 2009.

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