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Genetics Unzipped - Exploring the poop-ome, from microbiomes to metagenomics

Posted by , on 10 October 2019

We’re getting our hands dirty by delving into the poop-ome - the trillions of bacteria that live inside our guts and make up what’s known as the microbiome.

Genetics Unzipped - Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted by , on 26 September 2019

We find out what happens when two cells move in together, unpack the history of genetic engineering and bleat on about Dolly the Sheep.

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Big Questions about the Big C

Posted by , on 12 September 2019

We’re digging into some of the mysteries around what’s often seen as the ultimate genetic disease: cancer.

Introducing: DevoWormML

Posted by , on 2 September 2019

  I am pleased to announce a new collaborative interest initiative called DevoWormML, based on work being done in the DevoWorm group. DevoWormML will meet on a weekly basis, and ...

Genetics Unzipped podcast: In case you missed it...

Posted by , on 29 August 2019

We look back over the first 20 episodes of Genetics Unzipped to select some of our favourite bits that you might have missed.

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Sex and death

Posted by , on 15 August 2019

We’re telling tales of sex and death, and exploring the very darkest side of genetics.

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Take a trip in the genetic time machine

Posted by , on 1 August 2019

Take a trip in a genetic time machine, discovering the origins of ancient human populations and exploring the future of personal genome sequencing. 

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Cut. Paste. Pair. Repeat.

Posted by , on 19 July 2019

We’re exploring the dark heart of the genome, untying nature’s shoelaces, and looking back at the discovery of RNA splicing.

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Interview with Paul Nurse

Posted by , on 9 July 2019

In this episode we’re celebrating the Genetics Society's centenary with past president and Nobel laureate, Sir Paul Nurse.

Laboratory and lecture course by top-notch Developmental Biologists in Quintay-Chile (January 2020) for Latin American and International applicants

Posted by , on 4 July 2019

This new version of the Quintay2020 course is organized with the collaboration of the Marine Biology Laboratory (MBL, Woods Hole, USA). We invite students to submit their application before the ...

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