We hear a lot about genetic fingerprinting, but what about the genetics of fingerprints? Dr Sally Le Page looks at the evolution of fingerprints in primates and koalas, why we have them, and what they can tell us about life before we were born.
All tagged development
The monkey in the mirror
Dr Kat Arney is looking at the monkey in the mirror, investigating how flipped genetic switches and long-dead viruses make all the difference between our human faces and those of our closest primate relatives.
Ros John: Why the placenta is the battleground between mum and dad
Ros’s research focuses on understanding maternal mental health, imprinted genes and the role of the placenta during pregnancy and even beyond.
The story of Sonic Hedgehog
From six-toed cats to cyclops lambs, we explore the fascinating story and science behind the Sonic Hedgehog gene.
The organiser: Hilde Mangold
We explore the life and work of Hilde Mangold, whose work in developmental genetics led to the discovery of the Spemann-Mangold organiser.