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Genetics Unzipped: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art

Posted by , on 15 June 2023

We’re taking a journey into the world of art and artefacts, unearthing the genetic secrets of long-dead legends like Da Vinci, Van Gogh and Beethoven.

Made the Same Way: A human egg looks nothing like a human

Posted by , on 9 June 2023

In the final episode of the Human Developmental Biology Initiative’s podcast, hip-hop artist Aubz meets Oxford University scientist Shankar Srinivas and they discuss questions such as what is human developmental ...

Genetics Unzipped: Meet the DNA Detectives hunting the causes of cancer

Posted by , on 1 June 2023

We’re chasing down the perpetrator of a scientific Whodunnit, joining the DNA detectives on the hunt for the causes of cancer.

Made the Same Way: This pattern of wrinkles

Posted by , on 26 May 2023

In sixth episode of HDBI’s podcast, Made the Same Way, scientist Katie Long explores the topic of human brain development with spoken word artist Harmony. At the end of the ...

Made the Same Way: A repetitive process of branching

Posted by , on 19 May 2023

The fifth episode of Made the Same Way, a podcast produced by the Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative, features Lucía Cabriales Torrijos discussing human lung development with performer Beth (aka ...

Genetics Unzipped: Space invaders: the amazing adaptations of tardigrades

Posted by , on 18 May 2023

In this episode we’re going microscopic, exploring what tiny tardigrades can teach us about DNA damage, vaccine distribution and even astronaut health in space.

Made the Same Way: Our bodies are galaxies

Posted by , on 11 May 2023

The fourth episode of the Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative‘s new podcast, Made the Same Way, features scientist Emily Calderbank and rapper Olivia (aka FREEQUENCY3) discussing human embryonic haematopoiesis. At ...

Made the Same Way: DNA dancing like your parents in the kitchen

Posted by , on 5 May 2023

In the third episode of the Human Developmental Biology Initiative‘s new podcast, scientist Magomet ‘Mag’ Aushev, a postdoctoral researcher in Mary Herbert‘s lab at Newcastle University, meets Zara, a songwriter ...

Genetics Unzipped: Raiders of Noah’s Ark: Stealing genetic tricks from the animal kingdom

Posted by , on 4 May 2023

In the latest episode of Genetics Unzipped, we’re becoming chromosomal criminals and learning about how researchers are stealing genes from the animal kingdom and using them to improve human health. ...

Genetics Unzipped: The Past, Present and Future of the Human Genome Project (BONUS EPISODE)

Posted by , on 27 April 2023

In honour of DNADay which took place earlier this week, we are re-releasing an early episode of Genetics Unzipped with Eric Green, one of the key figures in the Human ...

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