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The DNA Detectives

What is DNA? How is it used? Why does it matter? Dr Mandy Hartley and real life DNA detective, Annabelle Hartley, talk to top scientists who work with DNA every day. It's aimed at kids but the grown-u... Read more

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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