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Dr Laszlo Talas introduces us to the world of camouflage and vision. He shares his career path, where he has studied vision and camouflage in all different contexts: both natural and manmade.
Why are zebras striped? Why are tigers not green? Why should you get your dog a blue ball? 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.
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Professor Ross Anderson introduces us to the world of protein design. His work aims to beat biology by building more efficient proteins to solve some of the world's biggest challenges!
How do you design a protein? What is an electron and how can it jump from place to place? How can you use proteins to harness energy from the sun? Find out the answers and more in this episode of The Science Tapes!
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Professor Ash Toye is back for another episode! Ash introduces us to the world of SPINOUTS, where scientists aim to put their ideas into the world. We talk about his journey setting up Scarlet Therapeutics Ltd, a biotechnology company based in Science Creates (Bristol). They aim to use red blood cells as MINIATURE VEHICLES to deliver DRUGS to people with certain diseases.
Can you make red blood cells better at their job? How did Ash come up with the company name? Can you generate rainbow coloured blood?
P.S. Want to learn more about blood? Catch up with our first chat with Ash in Episode 2: Life in the Bloodstream!
Please note that this podcast is not intended to serve as medical advice
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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 serve as 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.
