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Christmas Science Lectures

Epigenetics: What Makes You "You"?

Have you ever wondered why identical twins aren’t, well, actually identical? Do you want to blame your parents for something about you that is different from everyone else in the family? Then you need to find out about Epigenetics.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The Evolution of the Genome

Computational and stastistical methods help us understand evolution as well as genetic disease.
Genetics

The Evolution of the Genome

Computational and stastistical methods help us understand evolution as well as genetic disease.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, Part 5

Daniel Bulte, from the Department of Oncology, speaks about what happens when they discover an ‘incidental finding’.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, Part 4

Portia Westall, from the Donnelly group at the WTCHG, speaks about how she thinks about music when working on DNA sequences.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, Part 3

Erwan Atcheson, from the Jenner Institute, speaks about his time studying parasitic worms, and the worries that come with it.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, Part 2

Anna Fowler, from the Lunter group at the WTCHG, speaks about how the patterns around a close-call in the desert makes her think about her work.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, Part 1

Irina Pulyakhina, from the Julian Knight group at the WTCHG, speaks about her time helping a Masters student through an important presentation.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

The Heart and the Head, the full evening of science, storytelling, and music

An evening of storytelling and music where researchers from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, the Jenner Institute, and Cancer Research UK came together to tell stories about their lives as scientists, with live musical accompaniment.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The genetics of metabolic diseases

A missing step in a metabolic pathway leads to the build-up of toxic compounds, and the lack of materials essential for normal function.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The genetics of metabolic diseases

A missing step in a metabolic pathway leads to the build-up of toxic compounds, and the lack of materials essential for normal function.
Psychiatry
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Impact of genetics on neuropsychopharmacology

Professor Paul Harrison discusses the genetics of mental health conditions
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Personalised Medicine

Dr Jenny Taylor is the Programme Director for the Genomic Medicine Theme, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics. Her research bridges the gap between genetics research and the use of its discoveries in diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Pharmacogenomics

Dr Sebastian Nijman develops new approaches to study signalling networks in cancer cells and uncover specific weaknesses, particularly in breast and lung cancer. This can be used to develop more effective drugs and to better guide treatment decisions.
Cancer

Personalised Medicine

Dr Jenny Taylor is the Programme Director for the Genomic Medicine Theme, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics. Her research bridges the gap between genetics research and the use of its discoveries in diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Pharmacogenomics

Dr Sebastian Nijman develops new approaches to study signalling networks in cancer cells and uncover specific weaknesses, particularly in breast and lung cancer. This can be used to develop more effective drugs and to better guide treatment decisions.
Mansfield College

Nature, Nurture or Neither: The View from the Genes

The first in our lecture series for Michaelmas Term 2014, given in the JCR at Mansfield College by Professor Stephen Jones -- Emeritus Professor of Genetics, University College London; author of various books on genetics and evolution.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"There's no place like home" Part 2 - The People of the British Isles

Bruce Winney describes the influx of humans to the British Isles, including the Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings. By comparing and contrasting the genetic make-up of patients, researchers can explore how genetics can influence disease.
Philosophical perspectives on the causes of mental illness

The Genetic Epidemiology of Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders: Multiple Levels, Interactions and Causal Loops

The first of the 2014 Loebel Lectures in Philosophy and Psychiatry, by Professor Kenneth S Kendler
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Origins" - Complete Episode

The subject of origins is explored - from human fertilisation to the Big Bang. Includes parts 1, 2 and 3.

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