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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

Our next Medicine at the Crick event on 19 November explores 'not-so-acute' infections: viruses and bacteria that can persist in the body long after infection. Book online and in-person tickets ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-a...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

Discover the latest issue of The Crick magazine, featuring stories on cancer, antimicrobial resistance, life after a Nobel Prize, liver health, heat and the human body, and more from across the Crick. Read now: www.crick.ac.uk/news-and-features/t…

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

“I believe my findings are just the tip of a bigger iceberg.” Read more about the work from Alessandro, a postdoc in our Organ Development and Physiology Lab led by @irenemiguel-aliaga.bsky.social, who studied changes in the female intestine during and after reproduction: bit.ly/4bElX2u

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

“I didn’t think we could cure this condition, but I now do.” In a profile interview, Veronica Kinsler reflects on one amazing evening of scientific discovery that opened up the possibility of a cure for congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN). Watch the full interview: youtu.be/Gqtm6G587SQ

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Last week we held our annual Bring Your Culture to Work Day. The Crick community came together to share and celebrate each others’ cultures through food, clothes, art, music and activities - from fan making to Salsa dancing.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 16/07/2026

Our new free exhibition, We Go Way Back, opens today. Stop by and learn how revolutionary ancient DNA research reveals the deep connections that link us all. We’re open Wednesday – Saturday with late opening on Wednesday evenings. bit.ly/4frAkZ4

A person stands in front of a purple exhibit display. The display titled "Ancient Internet" features various images and a touchscreen. There are suspended panels above, and large windows provide natural light.

A person in a red outfit interacts with a colorful exhibition. The exhibition features a pink table with small figures and diagrams. The background includes educational displays and a bright map of the UK in pink.

This image shows a lively exhibition space. Several people are interacting with displays and informational panels, while colorful decor and artwork add vibrancy to the room. The words "WE GO WAY BACK" are displayed on a wall.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 08/07/2026

Nearly 40 Crick scientists, staff, friends and family were part of the 35,000 people who marched in this year’s London Pride. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate everything that Pride represents, and to remind people of the day-to-day challenges that still exist in LGBTQIA+ communities.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 04/06/2026

An international team of scientists, led by @charlesswanton.bsky.social lab at the Crick and @ucl.ac.uk and funded by @cancerresearchuk.org, have identified a signature of 14 proteins in the blood that can predict lung cancer risk over five years before diagnosis. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-06...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/05/2026

1/2 Meet the panellists for the first two recordings of season two of our podcast, A Question of Science. Book your tickets now to be part of the live studio audience at the recordings on 17 June, live at the Crick: lostintv.com/tv-show?id=1...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 13/05/2026

Mark your calendars – our next exhibition, We Go Way Back, will open to the public on Thursday 16 July. Discover how ancient DNA and the revolutionary science behind it are revealing just how deeply connected we all are. Find out more ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-05...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough. His work has helped to bring science to millions of people around the world, and we’ve been lucky enough to welcome him to the Crick over the years to share his passion and enthusiasm with us.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 07/05/2026

Tickets are available for live recordings of our chart‑topping podcast, A Question of Science. Join Professor Brian Cox and expert panels as they explore your questions on addiction, the teenage brain, saving our oceans and more. Book tickets and send in your questions: lostintv.com/tv-show?id=1...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 13/04/2026

These stem cell-based models help researchers to study the 'missing four weeks' of embryo development – a period long unseen by science. Explore @nmoris.bsky.social's work with these models and what's next for research and regulation: www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-03...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 08/04/2026

If you're based at UCL, Imperial College London or King's College London, sign up for our newsletter for our university partners to keep up with training, events and news from the Crick: www.crick.ac.uk/sign-up-for-our-new…

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 02/04/2026

Don’t miss out on More Questions of Science. We’ve recorded six bonus episodes, revisiting some of the biggest themes from previous episodes of A Question of Science Listen to all six brand-new episodes on your favourite podcast platform: www.lnk.to/AQuestionOfScienceBB

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 30/03/2026

Crick evolutionary biologist @margaridamcm.bsky.social is working with conservation charity ZSL to investigate an enduring mystery: how the placenta has evolved with incredible variation across species. Read the full story: www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-03...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 23/03/2026

“I think it’s a real mistake to forget where the pipeline for all this begins.” John Diffley reflects on the importance of basic research, his mission to decode DNA replication and recreate it in the lab, and the scientific optimism of the 1960s that helped shape it. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-03...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 04/03/2026

Two Crick group leaders are joining Cancer Grand Challenges teams to tackle big questions in cancer research. Leanne Li leads a team studying how tumours interact with the nervous system, and Vivian Li joins a @ucl.ac.uk-led team working to rewire cancer cells. 🔗 www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-03...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 25/02/2026

Thanks to His Royal Highness Prince William for visiting the Crick today to explore how education, research and innovation are helping to deliver benefits in the UK and across the world – from antimicrobial resistance to the biology underlying our mental health. 🔗 www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-02...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 25/02/2026

More Questions of Science are on their way. In the coming weeks, Brian and past experts from A Question of Science take a deeper dive into topics from previous episodes. Listen to the first of six upcoming bonus episodes now: 🔗 lnk.to/MQOSAgeingBB

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 05/02/2026

Today, we’re launching a new company, ALTx Therapeutics. Founded by Simon Boulton, the company will develop the first precision therapies targeting ALT cancers, in partnership with Slingshot Therapeutics Limited and @crhorizons.bsky.social. Find out more ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-02...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 05/12/2025

This image was made in Blender to show how the protein spectrin fits into the pocket of an enzyme complex known as PP1/Phactr1 while undergoing dephosphorylation. Dephosphorylation, and the reverse process phosphorylation, are key mechanisms in cell signalling pathways.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 03/12/2025

Could we build a human from scratch? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about lab grown organs, brain implants and synthetic DNA. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSBioengin...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for unsung hero went to Tapoka Mkandawire.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for reducing, refining or replacing the use of animals in research went to Jakson Luk.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for engaging and inspiring the public went to This Is For Me – This Is For Science.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for contributing to an inclusive culture went to Caroline Ransom.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for supporting future leaders went to Adrian Hayday.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for creative collaboration went to the MANIFEST team.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for contributing to our world class science went to the Viral Vector Core team.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The award for supporting our world class science went to Robert Moore.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

The science achievement award winners were Borzo Gharibi, Bishara Marzook, Paola Peinado Fernandez, Marco Stazi, Claudio Ballabio, Carles Bosch Pinol, Christopher Chan Jin Jie, Jake Cornwall Scoones and Samson Glaser.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

Last night we held our annual Crick Awards ceremony, presented by our Director Edith Heard, COO Claire Hook and guest host @bobbyseagull.bsky.social to celebrate the amazing people behind everything we do here. Follow the posts below to see this year's winners.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 26/11/2025

What can science tell us about consciousness? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the nature of consciousness. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSConsciou...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 19/11/2025

Why do bad foods taste so good? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about nutrition. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSNutritio...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 12/11/2025

Why is it so difficult to understand and treat the diseases that cause dementia? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the ageing brain. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSDementiaBB

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 10/11/2025

This image shows a mass of human stem cells, collectively known as an ‘organoid’. We stained the neural crest cells of this organoid to better understand diseases related to defects in their development, such as Hirschsprung's disease and Neuroblastoma. Image credit: @carmenmorenogon.bsky.social

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 07/11/2025

We had another full house at our Annual Science Meeting this week, which featured over 100 posters and 30 talks by our Crick colleagues. These yearly events are a great way for us all to get together and discover what teams from every corner of the building have been working on.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 05/11/2025

Egg freezing, fertility tech and why ovulation is like the Hunger Games. Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the future of fertility. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSFertilit...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 29/10/2025

NEW EPISODE: Who owns space? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the politics, ethics and law of outer space exploration. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform: www.lnk.to/AQOSSpaceBB

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 27/10/2025

Crick group leaders work across disciplines, supported by core funding and mentoring to build ambitious, curiosity-driven research. Apply now to join us ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 24/10/2025

Looking for fun science activities you can do with kids to keep their brains engaged this half term? We’ve created a website full of activities, videos and quizzes for young people to spark excitement about science. 🔗 kids.crick.ac.uk/experiment #KidsActivities #ScienceKids

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 22/10/2025

NEW EPISODE: Who are our ancestors and why does it matter? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about ancient DNA. Listen on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSAncientD...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 17/10/2025

This image shows the flow cell of a Fusion sorter, an instrument used to study and sort individual cells. The lasers excite any fluorescent tags used to ‘mark’ the cells, while detectors measure the output to determine the properties of each individual cell.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 15/10/2025

NEW EPISODE: Will we survive climate change? Join our expert panellists as they answer your questions about curbing rising global temperatures and what life could be like in a warmer world. Listen on your favourite podcast platform: www.lnk.to/AQOSClimateBB

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 10/10/2025

This image shows neurons being grown on a surface with tiny patterns that resemble human tissue to ‘steer’ their growth. Models like this allow us to learn more about our nervous system and conditions like motor neurone disease. Image credit: Cathleen Hagemann and @andreaserio.bsky.social

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 09/10/2025

We're now recruiting early career group leaders at the Crick to lead ambitious research programmes and explore bold scientific questions. Hear our Director, Edith Heard, explain why the Crick is a unique place for curiosity-driven research. Apply now ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 08/10/2025

NEW EPISODE: Are we prepared for the next pandemic? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about COVID-19 and whether we're ready for the next pandemic. Listen on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSPandemic...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 02/10/2025

Are you a researcher at @ucl.ac.uk, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, or @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social looking to keep up with the Crick? Sign up to our monthly newsletter for researchers at our partner universities to hear about events, opportunities and news ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/research/res...

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 01/10/2025

NEW EPISODE: Can we harness AI for good? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the future of cancer research and treatment. Listen on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSAIBB

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