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Made the same way: History is always happening now

Posted by , on 26 April 2023

In the second episode of the Human Developmental Biology Initiative’s new podcast, Made the Same Way, science historian Nick Hopwood meets with artist Princess Ari (aka B!TEZ) to discuss how ...

Made the Same Way: A new podcast about what makes us human

Posted by , on 21 April 2023

Everyone is different, but we all start as a fertilised egg – we’re made the same way. Scientists in the Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative are trying to understand more ...

Genetics Unzipped: Pop goes the genome: Genetics in popular culture

Posted by , on 20 April 2023

We take a leftfield look at public communication of science, exploring how genetics turns up in popular culture from comics and music to cakes.

Genetics Unzipped: Chris Hemsworth took a genetic test for Alzheimer's. Should you?

Posted by , on 6 April 2023

We’re discussing Chris Hemsworth’s recent Alzheimer's risk findings and the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer DNA testing with genetic counsellor and host of the podcast DNA Today, Kira Dineen.

Genetics Unzipped: Bye-bye boys: the genetics behind the extinction of males

Posted by , on 23 March 2023

We’re saying bye-bye to the boys, and exploring whether new gene technologies and climate change will make males extinct.

Engaging the public with fundamental biology: why it’s tough but still worth doing

Posted by , on 22 March 2023

by Naomi Clements-Brod and Hélène Doerflinger What is Public Engagement with Research? Public Engagement with Research (PER) encompasses ways of engaging the public with the design, conduct and dissemination of ...

Behind the paper and the SciComm story: uncovering the role of CNKSR2 in the chick forebrain

Posted by , on 17 March 2023

“CNKSR2: Identifying and elucidating the role of a novel downstream effector of RA signalling in chick forebrain morphogenesis“ In the February issue of Development, Niveda and her colleagues report on ...

Genetics Unzipped: GMO or GM NO? The ethics and realities of genome editing

Posted by , on 9 March 2023

We're exploring the ethics and regulations of genome editing. What is allowed? What shouldn't be? And who should get to decide? Plus we explore a new exhibit on the topic ...

Genetics Unzipped: The diagnostic odyssey: A journey into genetic testing for rare diseases

Posted by , on 23 February 2023

On Rare Disease Day 2023, we’re off on a journey to the world of rare genetic disorders, exploring the diagnostic odyssey that patients go on in search of answers and ...

Genetics Unzipped: Confident, competent or confused: What do you think you know about genetics?

Posted by , on 9 February 2023

How much do you know about genetics? In this episode we’re sharing the results of a large survey asking the UK public what their opinions are, what they know, or ...

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