S6.22: Dumb luck: Amazing adaptations from happy little accidents
Hello, and welcome to Genetics Unzipped - the Genetics Society podcast, with me, Dr Sally Le Page. In this episode I’m chatting with author and science journalist Rebecca Coffey about some amazing adaptations and Darwinian delights.
Image courtesy of Rebecca Coffey
Rebecca Coffey: Evolutionary tales and Just So Stories
It’s no secret on this podcast that stories about evolution and the weird animal behaviours that can arise as a result are kinda my thing. And lucky for me, they’re also a favourite of our guest this week, Rebecca Coffey. She’s collated a selection of her essays into her book, Beyond Primates that came out earlier this year. So of course I took the chance to geek out with a fellow Darwin devotee, and I started by asking her why evolutionary stories fascinate her so much.
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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by me, Sally Le Page. It’s a First Create the Media production for The Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics. You can find out more and apply to join at genetics.org.uk. The executive producer is Kat Arney, our theme music was composed by Dan Pollard, the logo was designed by James Mayall, and audio production was by Emma Werner. Thanks for listening, and until next time, goodbye.
