One of the most famous - and misunderstood - people who lived in ancient Britain, we explore the myths and the reality of the Celts.
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One of the most famous - and misunderstood - people who lived in ancient Britain, we explore the myths and the reality of the Celts.
Dr Lara Cassidy from Trinity College Dublin talks about her work exploring the genomic history of Ireland.
What do we know so far about genetic structure and origins of populations of the British Isles?
Dr Silvia Bello from the Natural History Museum is investigating how patterns of human behaviour have changed over the last million years.
We find out how ancient DNA is shedding light on the British population from the Mesolithic to the Bronze Age.
Who were the ancient Britons? Where did they come from and what were they like? And what can modern research techniques tell us about their lives and loves?
We explore the latest advances in health technology such as CRISPR-based gene therapies, superbug-fighting phage viruses and a potential cure for HIV. Plus NYT health columnist Jane Brody’s advice for a healthy life and reflections on progress in cancer from US journalist and advocate Katie Couric.