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CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Metamorphosis

Biotechnology is transforming the human condition. A molecular tool called CRISPR-Cas9 is being used to edit human DNA. Scientists will join influential disabled thinkers to discuss ethical issues hovering around gene editing.
Biology: The Whole Story
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Bacteria - Chapter 5

Learn about the microbiome, the amazing flexibility of bacteria, and why we have an antibiotic resistance crisis with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford
Biology: The Whole Story
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Information in Cells - Chapter 1

Learn how cells use the information in DNA and the key components that make up a cell, with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford
Families for the Treatment of Hereditary Motor Neuron Disease

Getting Tested: Experience from the Genetic Clinic

Professor Anneke Lucassen, University of Southampton, gives the second talk fo the day, looking at her research and experience from studying the genetics related to MND
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Anne McLaren Lecture 2018

Anne McLaren Lecture 2018: Gene Editing in Human Embryos
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Epigenetic modifications and cancer

Professor Skirmantas Kriaucionis aims to to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells and cancer.
Cancer

Epigenetic modifications and cancer

Professor Skirmantas Kriaucionis aims to to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells and cancer.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Repairing DNA damage

Dr Ross Chapman studies the molecular events triggered by DNA damage detection, and why defects in these events lead to immune deficiency and cancer in humans.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Understanding growth signals

Growth hormones and cytokines regulate the key physiological processes of growth and differentiation as well as responses to injury and infection.
Cancer

Repairing DNA damage

Dr Ross Chapman studies the molecular events triggered by DNA damage detection, and why defects in these events lead to immune deficiency and cancer in humans.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Understanding growth signals

Growth hormones and cytokines regulate the key physiological processes of growth and differentiation as well as responses to injury and infection.
Department of Statistics

Bioinformatics at the heart of biology and genomics medicine

The Ninth annual Florence Nightingale Lecture, given by Professor Dame Janet Thornton, European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge. Held on Thursday 21st April 2016.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Computation and genetics

Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs developed by Dr Iqbal enable doctors to predict which antibiotics will be met with drug resistance, enabling the selection of the right drug.
Genetics

Computation and genetics

Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs developed by Dr Iqbal enable doctors to predict which antibiotics will be met with drug resistance, enabling the selection of the right drug.
Wolfson College Podcasts

The nature of the beast: Genetic evidence for Yeti, Bigfoot and other mystery creatures

Bryan Sykes, Professor of Human Genetics, describes how he located and analysed as many DNA samples as possible with links to the Yeti. In doing so, he found himself entering a strange world of mystery and sensationalism, fraud and obsession.
Keble College

The Avian Genome Explosion

The ASC Trinity Term Lecture delivered by Professor Tom Gilbert, exploring the analysis of bird genomes and evolution.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Origins" Part 3 - Origins of Human Life

Drs Suzannah Williams and Dagan Wells explore the secrets and processes behind human fertilisation. Sperm and eggs must face huge challenges before they even meet. After fertilisation, they go on to form a small ball of cells with huge potential.
Wolfson College Podcasts

DNA USA: a genetic portrait of America

Based on his latest book, Bryan Sykes, professor of human genetics at Oxford University, gave a public lecture at Wolfson College exploring the rich ancestral tapestry of the American nation.
Chemistry for the Future: Human Health

Epigenetics and New Anti-Cancer Treatments

At the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, Cyrille Thinnes, a DPhil student in the Schofield Group, shares his research into the next generation of anti-cancer treatments.
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life

Another case of heart trouble

Oxford Sparks presents a look at how a single change in DNA can cause the human heart to go wrong. Find out more and read about the science behind the animation at www.oxfordsparks.net/animations/heart.

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