The genetics of germs

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Our world - and our bodies - are teeming with bacteria. And although some of them are friendly, many of them are not. Plus, electrifying news about bacterial nanowires, cuddly koalas, and counting chromosomes, and our gene of the month is the mindblowing Mind Bomb.

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Nov 14, 2012

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From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes...

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Doing the twist - packing DNA - Naked Genetics 13.04.14: Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, containing your genes. But not only does it have to be packed up to fit in there, it also has to be organised and read. Plus, how genetic variations are linked to cance... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes and genealogy - Naked Genetics 13.09.14: Who do you think you are? And is the answer in your genes? This month we're delving into genes and genealogy. Plus, putting an end to genetic determinism, and an ancient Egyptian gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Developmental genetics - from one cell to many - Naked Genetics 12.04.14: This month we're taking a trip into the world of developmental genetics, finding out how an animal grows from one cell into many millions as it develops from a fertilised egg, and discovering how it knows when it's grown enough. We also hear about th... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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The future of fingerprinting - Naked Genetics 13.06.14: Our genes are our unique calling card, and DNA analysis has been used to solve crimes and resolve paternity disputes for decades. Now new genetic technology promises to revolutionise medicine. Plus, we meet the man who invented genetic fingerprinting... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes, ageing and metabolism - Naked Genetics 14.10.14: Could we one day be popping pills that tweak our metabolism and make us live longer? It's not as far off as you might think. Plus, the cow genome goes large, bat flu flies into focus, and an untidy gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Epigenetics and reprogramming - turning back the clock - Naked Genetics 12.09.14: We've all heard of the genetic code - the letters that spell out the instructions in our DNA. But that's not the whole story. Researchers are increasingly digging into the epigenetic code - the marks that tell cells which genes to use and which to ig... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genes, infections and immunity - Naked Genetics 13.08.14: Why can some people stay fit as a fiddle, while other seem to catch every bug that's going? As you might expect, the answer lies in our genes. Plus, a multitude of mutant mice, the state of gene therapy for epilepsy, and an unseeing gene of the month... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Cancer genetics - When good cells go bad - Naked Genetics 12.12.14: Cancer is literally the enemy within us -it starts when our own cells get damaged and go rogue, multiplying out of control and spreading around body. But how can we use new genetic knowledge to beat it? Plus, decoding the wheat genome, finding out wh... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Fitting into your genes - the genetics of obesity - Naked Genetics 13.01.14: The gym is full, the pubs are empty - it can only be January, as a good proportion of the population resolves to shape up and lose weight. But are your efforts going to help you fit into your jeans (with a J), or are you just fighting against your ge... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Stop bugging me! The genetics of bedbugs and other insects - Naked Genetics 12.10.14: They suck your blood, hitch-hike on your luggage, and are a growing threat to the hotel industry. Bedbugs are a growing problem in the modern jet-set world, and scientists are using genetic techniques to try and understand why. Feeling itchy yet? Plu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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The genetics of germs - Naked Genetics 12.11.14: Our world - and our bodies - are teeming with bacteria. And although some of them are friendly, many of them are not. Plus, electrifying news about bacterial nanowires, cuddly koalas, and counting chromosomes, and our gene of the month is the mindblo... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Issues for genetic testing - Naked Genetics 14.07.14: Whether we like it or not, we're heading further along the road of genetic testing, not just for single genes but for complex diseases and even ancestry. But can the results of gene tests change our behaviour? Plus colouring crows, electric eels, glu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Come together - Naked Genetics 13.11.14: All living cells are made up of protein molecules - but how do they organise themselves into structures? Plus bee sex, tough mice, and a happily married gene of the month.... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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Genomics - Hope or hype? - Naked Genetics 13.05.14: Genetic technology is expanding at a pace that few can keep up with, with huge amounts of data being generated every week. But is this explosion of information delivering meaningful advances for patients? Plus, how one scientist tracked down the gene... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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DNA damage and repair - Naked Genetics 14.03.14: Every second your DNA is under assault - not just from chemicals in our environment or food, but from the hurly-burly of life within our own cells. We'll be finding out how DNA gets damaged and repaired, and how researchers are exploiting this to fin... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
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