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The evolutionary pressure behind sexual asymmetry

3 July 2026

A major transition in evolution is the shift from asexual to sexual reproduction in early organisms. But why would a yeast cell, which usually reproduces asexually, choose to mate with a very different partner in times of stress? 

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Loss of DNA protector gene exposes vulnerabilities in cancerous cells

30 June 2026

Often mutated in cancer, the ATRX gene helps cells copy their DNA without damage. Crick scientists have uncovered new functions that leave ATRX-deficient cancer cells vulnerable. 

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Accelerating progress towards HBV elimination in Africa

1 July 2026

The early immune clues that determine who develops TB

24 June 2026

How the body lives alongside fungi

24 June 2026

Capturing the missing step in DNA replication

17 June 2026

Finding the lock and key for a parasite and its host

17 June 2026
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Cracking DNA replication – John Diffley | Lifeworks

Tristan Quinn 23 March 2026

In this profile interview, John reveals how big questions posed by religion, lifelong curiosity and a culture of optimism inspired his work. 

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In Darwin's footsteps

Words by Tristan Quinn, images by Fiona Hanson 25 March 2026

Crick scientists are working with ZSL to investigate how the placenta has evolved with incredible variation across mammalian species. 

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The promise of regenerative medicine

Foad Rouhani 25 March 2026

Understanding how organs regenerate could open the door to a new era of medicine, says transplant surgeon Foad Rouhani. 

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Ageing blood could ignite cancer

Kathryn Ingham 25 March 2026

Research suggests that mutations in ageing blood cells can influence how cancers grow, spread and respond to treatment.

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How are we so good at folding proteins?

10 July 2026

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.

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