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developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by Kat Arney, on 26 August 2021
We’re taking a trip back in a virtual time machine, soaking in the primordial soup to discover the origins of life.Posted by Kat Arney, on 12 August 2021
We wind the clock back thousands of years to discover the stories of Denisovans and direwolves that researchers are now able to read in DNA left in bones or even ...Posted by Kat Arney, on 29 July 2021
Dr Kat Arney reads an exclusive excerpt from her recent book, Rebel Cell: Cancer, evolution and the science of life, which is out in paperback in the UK on 6th ...Posted by Kat Arney, on 15 July 2021
We meet some of the researchers who are working to make sure that everyone gets the benefits of genetic research - from underserved communities to entire continents.Posted by Kat Arney, on 1 July 2021
From six-toed cats to cyclops lambs, the Sonic Hedgehog gene has a fascinating history, as well as a whole bunch of interesting developmental biology behind it.Posted by Kat Arney, on 17 June 2021
We discover how researchers are using genetics to understand more about what’s going on in long-term debilitating conditions including ME/CFS and chronic pain.Posted by Kat Arney, on 3 June 2021
We discover how researchers have used genetic engineering to turn genes into lifesaving drugs such as insulin, and monoclonal antibodies for treating autoimmune conditions, cancer and infectious diseases like COVID-19.Posted by Kat Arney, on 20 May 2021
In this episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast we’re taking to the night skies with a closer look at the genetics of batsPosted by Kat Arney, on 6 May 2021
Kat Arney takes a look at the genetics of giants and the science of small. Why do some species grow so large? What’s the genetic legacy behind Charles Byrne and ...Posted by Kat Arney, on 22 April 2021
We’re finding out how researchers are unlocking the information hidden within the human genome to develop better medicines.