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Disability should never prevent anyone from pursuing a successful career in research. Four researchers, including our own Syed Mian, share their experiences in this piece from @CR_UK highlighting the importance of having the right support. news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/02/11/mak…

This research was led by first authors @paolapeinadof, Marco Stazi and @claballabio, and corresponding author @LeanneLi_Crick from @LiGroup_Crick.

Crick researchers have found that certain aggressive lung cancer cells can develop their own electric network, similar to the body’s nervous system. This can allow tumour cells to go ‘off grid,’ making them harder to treat. crick.ac.uk/news/2025-02-1…

The scientists of today meet the potential scientists of tomorrow. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we're sharing some interviews from one of our family events last year featuring Crick scientists @tait_frankie and Federica. #IDWGS

Watch Hannah, one of our fly facility technicians, and Lucia, our fly food chef (aka media prep technician) share what it’s like working with flies in the latest episode of @UKRI_News ‘101 Jobs that Change the World’ series. youtube.com/watch?v=OzgPKm…

Does what's happening in your gut affect what's happening in your brain? Researchers at the Crick are continuously learning new things about this complex relationship. Read more about their work and the gut-brain connection. 👇 crick.ac.uk/news/2025-01-2…

Congratulations to @CharlesSwanton on winning the first ever @GustaveRoussy prize 🥳

Scientists from @imperialcollege, @TheCrick & @Tokushima_Univ use magnetic bead grafting in zebrafish hearts to manipulate mechanical forces in vivo & trigger mechanical stimulus-dependent calcium influx in endocardial cells. Watch on JoVE - hubs.ly/Q0350VxD0. #JoVE

@AlanMakMP @Michelle_CRUK @CR_UK @CRUK_Policy It was a pleasure to welcome you to the Crick, thank you for coming!

@TheCrick is a British #science success story & a world leader in #biomedical research especially in the fight against #cancer.🇬🇧 I met founder & Nobel Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse & Cancer Research CEO @Michelle_CRUK to show my support for their great work @CR_UK @CRUK_Policy

Looking to get better at analysing high-dimensional flow and mass cytometry data? Our Flow Cytometry and Bioinformatics and Biostatistics teams are running a 2-day course with a mix of hands-on and theoretical sessions. 📅 20-21 March 📍 @TheCrick crick.ac.uk/whats-on/high-…

This season's Titans of Science concludes with @CharlesSwanton. The world-leading oncologist tells us how his work at @TheCrick, @CR_UK, and @ucl is transforming the future of cancer treatment. #CancerResearch #Oncology #TitansofScience #Innovation thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

What is cancer and why is it so difficult to treat? Crick group leader @gerardevan explains why we get cancer and how he and other scientists are working to unravel this complex disease. youtube.com/watch?v=i8gPop…

Our director Paul Nurse chatted to @Peston and @StephLunch on @TheRestIsMoney about science funding this week. Paul discussed what it will take for the UK to become a ‘Science Superpower,’ as well as his story of discovering his own genetic history. open.spotify.com/episode/6kxvFA…

The research was led by @JeremieSubrini and James Turner (@lab_turner), and involved teams from our Sex Chromosome Biology Lab, Genetic Modification Service and @UniUtrecht.

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and affect fertility in male mice. This could eventually help us to understand male infertility. crick.ac.uk/news-and-repor…

Join our next #MedicineAtTheCrick event on Thursday 13 March, where researchers and clinicians will explore tissue somatic evolution in ageing and disease. Hosted by @fcicca @IMalanchi with speakers @foad_rouhani, @MariaPAlcolea and @CedricBlanpain eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-at-…

It was a pleasure to welcome former Director-General of the @BBC Tony Hall yesterday. Tony spoke about why we need the BBC now more than ever, and emphasised the important role it plays both locally and globally.