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Posted by Naomi Clements-Brod, 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 ...Posted by Naomi Clements-Brod, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Naomi Clements-Brod, 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 ...Posted by Niveda Udaykumar, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...