May 20 S4.10 Creatures of the night: the genetics of bats

We’re taking to the night skies with a closer look at the genetics of bats and what they can tell us about evolution, longevity and susceptibility to infections like coronaviruses.

Dec 24

Dec 24 Genetics Shambles 12: 9 Lessons and Carols for Socially Distanced People

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

Robin Ince chats with geneticist Emma Hodcroft, medical doctor Kevin Fong and immunology expert Dan Davis about what we’ve learned over the past year about COVID-19, vaccines and the way ahead.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Genetics Shambles 7: COVID expert panel 3

Kat Arney

Genetics Shambles

Robin Ince and a panel of expert scientists discuss our current understanding of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and bust some myths about COVID-19.

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 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?