We’re taking a trip to the zoo, to find out how studying tumours across the animal kingdom can reveal insights into cancer in our own species.
All tagged animals
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.
S4.04 - Dogology: The genetics of our four-legged friends
Is there a gene for being a Very Good Girl or having a boopable snoot? And how do you turn a fearsome wolf into a pug in a party hat?
007 - Supermodels of science
In this episode from our series exploring 100 ideas in genetics, we’re entering the glamorous world of modelling, meeting the supermodels… of science.
004 - Witness the fitness
We’re taking a dive into the world of evolutionary genetics to witness the fitness - we ask whether street smart city-dwelling birds are genetically different from their country bumpkin relatives, how butterflies got their brightly patterned wings, and if today’s genetic research would have blown Darwin’s mind.