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Naked Genetics

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Take a look inside your genes! The monthly genetics podcast from @NakedScientists.

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In December's Naked Genetics, we look at Africa's largest ever genetics study: how it happened, what they found, and the controversy that came after... #genetics #podcast #nakedgenetics buff.ly/2PQPiMq

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The curious case of the fly infestation... we got a slightly-disgusting Christmas present from a listener, along with a challenge. Can you figure out where these flies come from by looking at their #DNA? In January's Naked Genetics, we find out! buff.ly/30nxKMM

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Do flies really have even smaller bugs living on them, let alone inside them? @Zen_of_Science University of Liverpool has the answer! The Naked Scientists #researchwithimpact thenakedscientists.com/articles/inter…

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"It's very, very weird." Listen to Zen Lewis @Zen_of_Science explain the secret world of bugs within bugs, and its bizarre consequences... buff.ly/36XdELs

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Do you sneeze whenever you eat dark chocolate? If so you have that in common with listener Amy. She asked us why, and Dr Eva Higginbotham explains: buff.ly/30paQnT

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🚨JOB ALERT🚨 Don't forget to apply for our radio producer/presenter position! It's the perfect role if you're passionate about science, science communication, or radio. Deadline is 7TH FEB so get in while you can! buff.ly/31558Z1

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Download the latest #NakedGenetics ep where we talk about FOXG1 Syndrome, a disease so new & rare than only 600 people have been diagnosed worldwide. And one is the daughter of two of the world's top researchers into the condition! thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

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"That's when the seizures started. They started like a tidal wave." A week after Josie was diagnosed with #FoxG1Syndrome, her parents were staying up all night to watch her. Hear the story of Nicole, who cofounded FOXG1 Research... buff.ly/2PAk10X

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Vivek kicks off our latest episode, where we explore a case study of a rare genetic disease. What's it like to live with FOXG1 Syndrome? And how do you treat something that affects the brain so profoundly? Listen here buff.ly/37OZ3l2 #foxg1 #foxg1syndrome #genetics

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This month on #NakedGenetics: distract yourself from the coronavirus with an interview with Libby Copeland, author of The Lost Family, author of The Lost Family. What happens when you take a #DNA test and find out your dad isn't your dad? A tale of identity, heritage and truth: buff.ly/3d8guAN

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In case you missed it, we explored the tiny string of genetic code responsible for this global pandemic. Learn what its mutations tell us about the animal it comes from, the journey its made across the world, and how it could disrupt vaccine trials: thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

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Coronavirus infections are intimately linked with protein ACE2. We explore that link - and the connection to ACE inhibitors, drugs that millions around the world take - on May's #NakedGenetics. Listen now: bit.ly/3cCyfYr

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It's a bumper episode out this month: tracking the transatlantic slave trade, the COVID risk factor we inherit from neanderthals, plus try out a video game that teaches you population genetics! 🦊 thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

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If you're curious to find out what it's like to deal with a rare genetic disorder, and how scientists research ways to help, our #FOXG1 Syndrome episode is a good case study: thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

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New episode out! Addressing questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Plus: quick-change genes, genome data privacy, and penguins 🐧🐧🐧 thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…