Whenever the topic of genetics is mentioned this is always a question of ethics not far behind, whether that is in stem cell research, genetic modification or even basic healthcare.
S3.22 The Past, Present and Future of the Human Genome Project
In this episode we bring you an in-depth interview with Dr Eric Green, director of the US National Human Genome Research Institute and one of the key instigators of the Human Genome Project, to talk about the past, present and future of human genomics.
Genetics Shambles 8: New genetic technologies
As Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize for chemistry for their work with CRISPR and the technology of genome editing, Robin Ince, Alison Bentley and Tony Nolan discuss novel genetic technologies.
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.
Genetics Shambles 7: COVID expert panel 3
Robin Ince and a panel of expert scientists discuss our current understanding of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and bust some myths about COVID-19.
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.
Genetics Shambles 6: Dealing with pathogens
How do pathogens evolve and how are we learning to cope with them? And are we in danger of a new age of antibiotic resistance?
S3.19 Making Babies and Getting Organised: Celebrating Hilde Mangold and Salome Gluecksohn-Waelsch
In this episode we’re going back to the very beginning, telling the stories of the midwives of the field of developmental genetics, two talented researchers whose work helped to reveal the secrets of life in its very earliest stages: Hilde Mangold and Salome Gluecksohn-Waelsch.
Genetics Shambles 5: The evolution of cancer
What exactly is cancer? How long has it been around? How does it spread? What is our current understanding of its evolution and genetics? And where are we with our fight against it?