Hugh Huxley (1924-2013)

Abstract

A pattern of dark and light bands had been identified with light microscopy, and the proteins actin and myosin were known to form filaments that interacted, although their exact location in muscle cells was unclear. The cell biologist Richard McIntosh described the atmosphere at the LMB as exuding "quality of thought, care in execution and energy in pursuit of excellence, reflecting the power of intelligent collaboration between labs with different kinds of expertise".