We take a look at the history of mRNA, and the story behind the development of mRNA vaccines and how they’ve been pressed into service at breakneck speed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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S321 From Philadelphia to Baltimore: Tales of Chromosomes, Cancer Cells and Henrietta Lacks
In this episode we’re taking a road trip from Philadelphia to Baltimore, exploring stories of chromosomal cut-and-paste, cancer cures and Henrietta Lacks’ incredible cancer cells.
S3.20 The Future of Cancer: How Genomics is Transforming Research and Treatment for All
In this episode, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific, we’re taking a look at how genomic technologies are transforming cancer care - now and in the future, and the importance of making sure that these advances are available to all.
S3.18 Rare, Well Done: Progress and challenges in rare genetic disorders
We take a look at the progress that’s been made in tackling rare genetic disorders (and the challenges that remain) and we hear from a prenatal genetic counsellor about how new tests are helping people carrying genetic variations make decisions about starting a family.
S3.17 Rebel Cell: Cancer, evolution and the science of life
We bring you exclusive excerpts from Kat Arney’s new book, Rebel Cell: Cancer, evolution and the science of life, exploring where cancer came from, where it’s going, and how we might beat it.
S3.16 Sickness and susceptibility: The ancient war between genes and disease
We look at the ancient war between our genes and the pathogens that infect us, going back thousands of years to the Black Death and before, through to our very latest foe.
S3.14 The eyes have it: From genetics to gene therapy
We discover how researchers are letting the light shine in by bringing discoveries about the underlying genetic faults that cause eye diseases all the way through to game-changing gene therapy.
S3.08 Nothing about me without me: involving patients in genomic research
We find out why it’s so important to make sure that academic and commercial genomic research studies are done with rather than on participants.
S3.06 Can you have a 'perfect genome'? Myths and misconceptions in genomics
We’re taking a look at some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding genomics and genetic tests. Are mutations always bad? If you’re more like your mum, does that mean you’ve inherited more of her genes? And is there such a thing as a perfect genome?