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Naked Genetics 46

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Dec 14, 2015

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Synthetic biology - engineering life - is set to revolutionise the world, but how? We'll be hearing about some of the most exciting applications for synthetic biology, and how it's being commercialised. Plus, our gene of the month has got itself all in a twist.

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Dec 14, 2015

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From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes...

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The genetics of germs - Naked Genetics 12.11.14: Our world - and our bodies - are teeming with bacteria. And although some of them are friendly, many of them are not. Plus, electrifying news about bacterial nanowires, cuddly koalas, and counting chromosomes, and our gene of the month is the mindblo... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Designer genes - Naked Genetics 16.03.14: The recent invention of powerful precision tools for editing the human genome - known as CRISPR, has opened up new worlds of possibilities for researchers seeking to understand how our genes work - and also those who want to permanently change the hu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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The world of top (genetics) models - Naked Genetics 12.05.14: This month we're taking a look at the world of top models - not the kind that won't get out of bed for less than ten grand, but the model organisms used by researchers all over the world to answer some of the most challenging questions in biology. We... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Tackling neurodegenerative diseases - Naked Genetics 12.06.14: Complex, mysterious and currently incurable - the challenge for researchers working on neurodegenerative diseases is huge. We'll be finding out how scientists are using genetic approaches to understand these distressing illnesses. Plus we find out wh... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Engineering life - Naked Genetics 15.10.14: Imagine designing bacteria that can do whatever you want - from cleaning up oil spills to churning out the latest cancer treatments - ordering the biological parts online and building it in a couple of weeks. This is no longer the stuff of dreams, bu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes, depression and schizophrenia - Naked Genetics 14.04.14: Around one in four adults in the UK experiences mental health problems in any year, and mental illness is a major problem for sufferers, their loved ones, and society. It's becoming clear that genes are involved, but what do we actually know? Plus, a... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Beautiful otherness - autism genetics - Naked Genetics 13.03.14: It's thought that around one in a hundred children in the UK is somewhere on the autistic spectrum - a complex range of disorders that can be challenging to understand and live with. But recent advances in genetics are bringing hope for new therapies... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Hacking biology - synthetic DNA and experimental evolution - Naked Genetics 12.07.14: Every biology student is familiar with DNA - the ladder-like blueprint of life built on a backbone of the sugar deoxyribose. Scientists are now hacking this structure to make entirely new DNA-like molecules built on different sugar skeletons, opening... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Epigenetics and reprogramming - turning back the clock - Naked Genetics 12.09.14: We've all heard of the genetic code - the letters that spell out the instructions in our DNA. But that's not the whole story. Researchers are increasingly digging into the epigenetic code - the marks that tell cells which genes to use and which to ig... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Have a heart - Naked Genetics 13.10.14: The heart is a vital biological pump, beating around a billion times in a lifetime. But faulty genes can cause big problems. Plus, taming the tiger genome, solving citrus sickness, and our gene of the month is for all you hopeless romantics out there... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Stop bugging me! The genetics of bedbugs and other insects - Naked Genetics 12.10.14: They suck your blood, hitch-hike on your luggage, and are a growing threat to the hotel industry. Bedbugs are a growing problem in the modern jet-set world, and scientists are using genetic techniques to try and understand why. Feeling itchy yet? Plu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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A hundred thousand genomes - Naked Genetics 15.03.14: Over the past year the Government has unveiled an audacious programme under the banner of Genomics England, aiming to sequence the genomes of 100,000 people affected by cancer and rare genetic diseases. We take a look at some of the practical and eth... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Developmental genetics - from one cell to many - Naked Genetics 12.04.14: This month we're taking a trip into the world of developmental genetics, finding out how an animal grows from one cell into many millions as it develops from a fertilised egg, and discovering how it knows when it's grown enough. We also hear about th... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes and evolution - from populations to tumours - Naked Genetics 12.03.14: From whole populations to individual cancers, we're taking a look at genes and evolution. We're also talking about dogs and their diseases, shining a light on Van Gogh's sunflowers, and wondering whether the USB-sized DNA sequence is hope or hype. Pl... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Fitting into your genes - the genetics of obesity - Naked Genetics 13.01.14: The gym is full, the pubs are empty - it can only be January, as a good proportion of the population resolves to shape up and lose weight. But are your efforts going to help you fit into your jeans (with a J), or are you just fighting against your ge... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Cancer genetics - When good cells go bad - Naked Genetics 12.12.14: Cancer is literally the enemy within us -it starts when our own cells get damaged and go rogue, multiplying out of control and spreading around body. But how can we use new genetic knowledge to beat it? Plus, decoding the wheat genome, finding out wh... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Issues for genetic testing - Naked Genetics 14.07.14: Whether we like it or not, we're heading further along the road of genetic testing, not just for single genes but for complex diseases and even ancestry. But can the results of gene tests change our behaviour? Plus colouring crows, electric eels, glu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Let's talk about sex - Naked Genetics 13.07.14: Summer loving is in the air, so what better time to think about sex? But we're not going to get graphic - we're talking about the genetics of sex determination. Plus, why turkeys need a wingman, figuring out fingerprints, and a leggy gene of the mont... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Nature, nurture and wiring the brain - Naked Genetics 14.05.14: The more we understand about the genetic variations that affect our brains, the more questions are raised - for example, are we a product of nature or nurture, and what should we test for? Plus, why Y loss is bad for men, the usefulness of junk DNA, ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes for sore eyes - Naked Genetics 14.08.14: From the beauty of a sunset or the ugliness of war to the smile on a loved one's face, our eyes bring us all kinds of information about the world around us. now researchers are working to develop new therapies for people who have lost this precious s... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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The future of fingerprinting - Naked Genetics 13.06.14: Our genes are our unique calling card, and DNA analysis has been used to solve crimes and resolve paternity disputes for decades. Now new genetic technology promises to revolutionise medicine. Plus, we meet the man who invented genetic fingerprinting... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes and genomes - Naked Genetics 12.08.14: It's now over a decade since the human genome was first sequenced, costing over a billion pounds and taking 13 years. Today, we're close to the thousand dollar genome. But what's in a genome, and what can it tell us about our risk of disease? Plus we... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The wonderful world of RNA - Naked Genetics 13.02.14: You've probably heard of DNA, but what do you know about RNA? As well as being the molecule that shuttles information from our genes into our cells, it also plays a huge number of other roles in all cells, from bacteria and viruses to tiny worms, pla... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genomics - Hope or hype? - Naked Genetics 13.05.14: Genetic technology is expanding at a pace that few can keep up with, with huge amounts of data being generated every week. But is this explosion of information delivering meaningful advances for patients? Plus, how one scientist tracked down the gene... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes and genealogy - Naked Genetics 13.09.14: Who do you think you are? And is the answer in your genes? This month we're delving into genes and genealogy. Plus, putting an end to genetic determinism, and an ancient Egyptian gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes, infections and immunity - Naked Genetics 13.08.14: Why can some people stay fit as a fiddle, while other seem to catch every bug that's going? As you might expect, the answer lies in our genes. Plus, a multitude of mutant mice, the state of gene therapy for epilepsy, and an unseeing gene of the month... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Doing the twist - packing DNA - Naked Genetics 13.04.14: Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, containing your genes. But not only does it have to be packed up to fit in there, it also has to be organised and read. Plus, how genetic variations are linked to cance... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genetically Modified plants - Naked Genetics 15.02.14: Genetically modified, or GM, crops are a hot topic. Some people are deeply suspicious of the technology while others see it as an effective and efficient way of generating bountiful, healthier harvests. Plus, purple tomatoes, a giant of a gene involv... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Taking shape - Naked Genetics 13.12.14: Across the natural world, cells organise themselves into a wonderful array of shapes and structures. But how do they do this? Plus, building bones, plant sex in space, and a rather plump gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Searching for the engram - Naked Genetics 14.12.14: For many years scientists have been searching for the mysterious engram - the place in the brain where memories are kept. And thanks to advances in genetics and neurobiology, it looks like they're now getting close to finding it. Plus, contagious can... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen

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