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Genetics Unzipped: That’s so extra: Exploring the weird world of extrachromosomal DNA

Posted by , on 19 October 2023

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re exploring the weird and wonderful world of extrachromosomal DNA - what it is, what it does, and why it breaks ...

Genetics Unzipped: Food for the future: Helping plants adapt to a changing world

Posted by , on 5 October 2023

We’re finding out how plants adapt to a changing environment, and how we might be able to give them a helping hand.

An interview with Rasa Elmentaite, the 2023 BSDB Beddington Medal winner

Posted by , on 27 September 2023

Find out more about the 2023 British Society for Developmental Biology Beddington Medal winner, Rasa Elmentaite.

Genetics Unzipped: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

Posted by , on 7 September 2023

We’re exploring the epic life of Alfred Russel Wallace; adventurer, naturalist and co-discoverer of natural selection. Biologist and author, Jim Costa, recounts the life of this often forgotten founding father ...

Genetics Unzipped: Vax to the future: The science of DNA and RNA vaccines

Posted by , on 24 August 2023

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we're going "Vax to the Future" to look at the science behind DNA and RNA vaccines. How do they work? What ...

Genetics Unzipped: Double helix double crossing? What really happened between Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick

Posted by , on 10 August 2023

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, Kat Arney chats with Professor Matthew Cobb about what really happened between James Watson, Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin during the ...

Genetics Unzipped: Cordelia Langford - Making Big Science Happen

Posted by , on 27 July 2023

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re going behind the scenes at the Sanger Institute with Cordelia Langford, Director of Scientific Operations, to find out what it ...

Genetics Unzipped: Tracking COVID and tackling obesity: Meet this year’s Genetics Society award winners

Posted by , on 13 July 2023

We’re chatting with two of this year’s Genetics Society award winners - Cecilia Lindgren, who’s an expert on the genetics of obesity and metabolic disorders, and Lucy van Dorp, who ...

Genetics Unzipped: S6.13: Kings, car parks and consent: should we sequence DNA from human remains?

Posted by , on 29 June 2023

We’re venturing into ancient territory and archaeological digs, excavating the complex ethics of extracting and sequencing DNA from human remains. We chat to Prof. Turi King about her role uncovering ...

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.

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