In this episode of Genetics Unzipped, Dr Sally Le Page is delving into the seemingly science fiction world of xenotransplantation, that is, taking organs from animals and using them as organ transplants for humans.
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S5.07 Face to face: The viruses that made us human
In this episode of Genetics Unzipped, Dr Kat Arney is looking at the monkey in the mirror, investigating how flipped genetic switches and long-dead viruses make all the difference between our human faces and those of our closest primate relatives.
S5.06 Introducing exosomes: exciting ideas for biological mailbags
We’re unpacking the science behind exosomes: one of the hottest new areas of research for both diagnosing and treating diseases.
S4.21 Rarities and Oddities: the strangest genetics stories of 2021
We’re squelching through Californian mud, swimming with platypuses, bearing witness to daylight robbery and even finding time to catch an episode of Star Trek as we look back on the strangest genetics stories of 2021.
S4.17 Back to the beginning: Exploring the origins of life
We discover the origins of DNA, find out where genes come from, and explore what’s next for the genetic code.
S4.11 From genes to drugs to bugs: How genetic engineering is used to make medicines
We discover how researchers have used genetic engineering to create lifesaving drugs such as insulin and monoclonal antibodies.
S4.08 Making better medicines: unlocking the promise of genomics for drug discovery
We find out how researchers are unlocking the information hidden within the human genome to make better medicines and get them faster to patients.
S4.07 A brief history of CRISPR: how we learned to edit the genome
We take a look at the history of gene editing, from the early days of restriction enzymes in the 1960s through to the CRISPR revolution and the very latest base editing techniques.
S4.06: Giving nature a helping hand: how humans are shaping species
We take a look at how humans have made our mark on the species we share the planet with, and how we can use genetics to help save them.