Aug 27

Aug 27 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.

Aug 20

Aug 20 Genetics Shambles 4: The sequence of everything

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

What is DNA sequencing, how do we do it, why do we do it and how can we get better at as technology improves?

Aug 13

Aug 13 S3.17 Rebel Cell: Cancer, evolution and the science of life

Kat Arney

Episodes, 100 Ideas, Cancer, Health, Evolution

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.

Aug 6

Aug 6 Genetics Shambles 3: Humans - Evolved and evolving

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

Where did humans come from? And where are we going as a species?

Jul 30

Jul 30 S3.16 Sickness and susceptibility: The ancient war between genes and disease

Kat Arney

Episodes, Health, Evolution

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.

Jul 23

Jul 23 Genetics Shambles 2: A guide to the human genome

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

What is the human genome and why was sequencing it such a big deal?

Jul 16

Jul 16 S3.15 Pimp My Genome: the wonderful world of epigenetics

Kat Arney

100 Ideas, Episodes, Epigenetics, Developmental genetics

In this episode we take a look at the world of epigenetics - finding out if more than DNA passes on to the next generation, whether Darwin really was wrong, and how to pimp your genome.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Genetics Shambles 1: COVID-19 and Learning from the Past

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

What can genetic research into past viruses and epidemics tell us about this new pandemic of COVID-19?

Jul 2

Jul 2 S3.14 The eyes have it: From genetics to gene therapy

Kat Arney

Episodes, Health

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.

Genetics Unzipped is the podcast from the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics. Find out more and apply to join at genetics.org.uk