Episódios
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Professor Michael Danson introduces us to the world of extremophiles. He shares stories from his career, including expeditions to Antarctica and what is being done to maintain Scott and Shackleton's huts.
Why are flamingos pink? How do frogs freeze solid to survive the winter? How to survive a fire drill in Antarctica?
Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serveas medical advice.
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Professor Nigel Savery introduces us to the blueprint of all life: DNA. He breaks down the code and guides us through the journey of DNA repair.
Why do chickens have so many chromosomes? How is DNA like a recipe book? Do microwaves cause cancer? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
Please be advised that The Science Tapes content may contain strong language and imagery related to animal research, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice
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Join us in this episode of The Science Tapes, as we learn about our bones and how they change with age and disease.
Professor Chrissy Hammond talks us through her research, recent promotion and love for sport, teaching us about the biology that links bones, space travel and T-Rex’s.
How often do we replace our bones? How do you teach fish to play football? How hard can a T-Rex bite? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
Please be advised that The Science Tapes content may contain strong language and imagery related to animal research, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice.
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Join us in our THIRD EPISODE of The Science Tapes, as we learn about the human brain and how it changes in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s diseases.
Dr Kirsty McMillan talks us through her research, passion for neuroscience and plans for setting up her own lab in Liverpool. Kirsty teaches us about the biology of the human brain and what happens in neurodegenerative disease, particularly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
What is the biggest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease? What region of the brain resembles a seahorse? What are cellular traffic jams? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
Please be advised that The Science Tapes content may contain strong language and imagery related to animal research, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice.
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Join us in our SECOND EPISODE of The Science Tapes, as we learn about blood.
Professor Ash Toye talks us through his research, taking us on a journey through the bloody biology of the human red blood cell and teaching us about blood groups!
Why is it a pint of blood? How many blood groups are there? How can a red blood cell compare to a Jaffa cake? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
Please be advised that The Science Tapes content may contain strong language and imagery related to animal research, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice.
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Join us in our VERY FIRST EPISODE of The Science Tapes, as we learn about the wound healing process.
Professor Paul Martin talks us through his research, career, and experience with cancer, teaching us about the biology behind healing, inflammation, and skin elasticity.
Why do we scar? Why do some individuals experience chronic wounds? Do collagen supplements really benefit skin elasticity? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
Please be advised that The Science Tapes content may contain strong language and imagery related to animal research, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please also note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice.
