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Spray to stop the flu virus in its tracks

Respiratory viruses causing conditions like Covid-19 and flu are hard to control as they spread easily through the air. A new project between the Crick, Imperial and the Pirbright Institute asks if we can inactivate airborne viruses before they even reach a new host.

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High-risk birthmarks – Veronica Kinsler | Lifeworks

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. 

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A legacy written in DNA

Following his death from lymphoma, Edward Speed left his body to PEACE, a study revealing the hidden impacts of cancer treatment, including how DNA in healthy tissue might change.

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The missing four weeks

The events within a crucial four week period of human development have long eluded scientists. Stem cell models are finally revealing them – and raising new ethical questions.

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Light-years of DNA

John Diffley's 30-year mission to understand DNA replication and his place in the universe.

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How do we study how embryos grow?

Join Group Leader Naomi Moris as she explains how her lab is unlocking new insights into how embryos form by studying developmental models. 

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