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Epigenetics and reprogramming - turning back the clock
Epigenetics and reprogramming - turning back the clock
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2012
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Podcast episode
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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 ignore. Plus, we take a look behind the headlines about older fathers and autism, find out what chimps can tell us about our cancer risk, and our gene of the month might be mistaken for a heavy metal band.
Released:
Sep 13, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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