We delve into the history of the war of ideas between Weldon and Bateson, and its knock-on impact on the science of heredity all the way through the 20th century to today
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Larry Moran: What’s in your genome?
If less than two per cent of your genome is actual genes, then what’s the rest? Is it just junk?
Jim Costa: Alfred Russel Wallace, a radical by nature
Professor Jim Costa, author of ‘Radical by Nature’, tells us about the extraordinary life of Alfred Russel Wallace and how this Victorian naturalist shaped our views on evolution.
Matt Dillon: Taking a trip to Genome Island
We chat to Matt Dillon, creator of the webcomic Genome Island - a kind of anarchic Jurassic Park, with plenty of adventures, jokes, and gene editing.
Rishi Nag: Genomics! The Musical
We catch up with Rishi Nag, creator of Genomics! The Musical, a one-man stage show packed with songs about the science of DNA and heredity.
Jonathan Roberts: Does it matter how genetics portrayed in popular culture?
Genetic counsellor Jonathan Roberts discusses how genetics is portrayed in pop culture, why it matters, and what could be done differently.
Syabira Yusoff: How an edible DNA double helix bake helped to win the Great British Bake Off
2022 Great British Bakeoff winner Syabira Yusoff shares her love of genetics, and what went into her eye-catching edible DNA sculpture.