DNA: Curing disease
DNA: Curing disease
We’re beginning to understand how using DNA can cure life-threatening diseases. Dr Matt Johnson tells us about one – neo... Read more
25 Apr 2022
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11mins
DNA: Fighting malaria
DNA: Fighting malaria
Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes and it kills nearly half a million people per year. What if we could use DNA ... Read more
14 Jul 2021
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14mins
DNA: Catching criminals
DNA: Catching criminals
Ever watched a police drama on TV and heard them talk about 'forensics'? It's all about collecting clues and one of thos... Read more
22 Jun 2021
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14mins
DNA: Defeating COVID-19
DNA: Defeating COVID-19
We've all heard of the different COVID-19 'variants' but what does that actually mean and how can we fight the virus if ... Read more
8 Jun 2021
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12mins
DNA: Unlocking the past
DNA: Unlocking the past
What if you could tell the eye colour of someone who lived 10 000 years ago? Or if he had curly hair? Well thanks to DNA... Read more
21 May 2021
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14mins
What is DNA?
What is DNA?
What is DNA and why is it important? Mandy and Annabelle ask Fran Gale from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute to tell ... Read more
24 Apr 2021
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13mins
Welcome to The DNA Detectives.
Welcome to The DNA Detectives.
Welcome to The DNA Detectives! Here's a bit more about what we're going to be doing in the series. See acast.com/privacy... Read more
22 Apr 2021
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1min