Naked Genetics Enhanced - from the Naked Scientists

Aug 13 2019 77 ep. 2.4k

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From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, the Naked Genetics podcast takes a look at the science of genes - the blueprint of life. With in-depth interviews with leading scientists, the latest news from the world of genetics, answers to your burning questions, and our gene of the month, tune in for a close-up look inside your genes.

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Mendel's Trick - Naked Genetics 19.08.14

Aug 13 2019 30 mins

Naked Genetics is back with new episodes every month! Today we're taking a step back. Where does genetics actually come from? How did we get to today's world of genome sequences and gene editing? It all started with an 19th-Century monk, working in his garden - but who was he really, and how did it take thirty years for him to be recognised? If you think you know this story, you mi

Decoding a Mammoth with George Church - Naked Genetics 19.03.24

Mar 23 2019 30 mins

Join Harvard DNA pioneer George Church and Chris Smith in conversation as they discuss gene cloning, DNA sequencing, decoding the mammoth genome, the risks posed by fossil viruses lurking in extinct genomes, the prospects of xenotransplantation and safety of gene therapy, and the risks of human CRISPR. The discussion was recorded on March 15th, live in front of a studio audience at

The CRISPR baby controversy - Naked Genetics 18.12.21

Dec 20 2018 28 mins

In November, He Jiankui claimed that two genetically engineered children have been born. Did he really do it? And if so, what are the ramifications for the babies and for the field? Georgia Mills explores the controversy in a special edition of Naked Genetics.

The future of forensic genetics - Naked Genetics 18.04.14

Apr 14 2018 32 mins

We're returning to the scene of the crime with another look at the latest techniques in the world of forensic genetics - can we really predict physical features or even ethnicity from your DNA, and what does this mean for our criminal justice system? Plus, is the 'CSI effect' real? And our gene of the month would be more at home at a rave than a lab.

A Festival of Genomics - Naked Genetics 18.03.14

Mar 14 2018 39 mins

We're off to a festival - but before you worry about where your tent and wellies are, it's the Festival of Genomics, held at a clean and dry conference centre in London rather than a muddy field full of rock bands and dodgy burgers. Plus, what does the public really think of genetic technology? And a fiery gene of the month. This is the Naked Genetics podcast for March 2018, brough

Crime scene genes - Naked Genetics 18.02.14

Feb 13 2018 31 mins

It's CSI Naked Genetics, as we find out how genetic technology is used to solve crimes.

Back to the womb - Naked Genetics 18.01.14

Jan 13 2018 34 mins

We take a trip back to the womb and before, to find out about early development. Plus, the importance of placentas, why the age of your womb rather than your eggs matters, and a video game-inspired gene of the month.

The future of genomic medicine - Naked Genetics 17.12.14

Dec 14 2017 32 mins

This month we're finding out how genetic advances are shaping the future of healthcare at the Genetics Society autumn meeting. Plus, signposts for bees and an operatic gene of the month.

Matchmaking at the zoo - Naked Genetics 17.11.14

Nov 13 2017 35 mins

This month we're off to the zoo to meet some lovelorn laughing thrushes, endangered snails, and the Cilla Black of Sumatran Tigers. Plus, a sneak preview of this year's Genetics Society JBS Haldane lecture, and a gene of the month that likes a tipple.

Evolution's luxury item - Naked Genetics 17.10.14

Oct 13 2017 33 mins

You're a mammal. I'm a mammal. Your pet cat or dog is a mammal, as are whales, lemurs, pandas and polar bears. But what exactly is a mammal, and what can our genes tell us about our evolution? Plus, school students take on the whipworm genome, the surprising genetic diversity of Papua New Guinea, and a gene of the month that's up all night.