Interview with John Diffley

Every cell in the human body contains a blueprint of DNA which enables it to create a perfect copy when the cell divides. Captivated by this idea, ERC grantee John Diffley has unlocked new opportunities in structural biology by succeeding to recreate the entire DNA replication process. This ambitious and transformative research has generated a deeper understanding of an essential process in human cells and has inspired molecular research, in the UK and worldwide, with implications for the study and treatment of cancer.