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developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Kat Arney, 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.Posted by Naomi Clements-Brod, 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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. ...Posted by Kat Arney, 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 ...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.