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Genes and heredity - Everything you ever wanted to know about... the biology of life with Sir Paul Nurse

Genes and heredity - Everything you ever wanted to know about... the biology of life with Sir Paul Nurse

FromInstant Genius


Genes and heredity - Everything you ever wanted to know about... the biology of life with Sir Paul Nurse

FromInstant Genius

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For this instalment in the Everything you ever wanted to know about... series, we’ve sourced questions from Google, our listeners and the Science Focus team to put to experts and help you understand key ideas in science, in short episodes.This week, we're joined by geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, the Director of the Francis Crick Institute in London and one of the recipients of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, which he shared with Leland Hartwell and Timothy Hunt.Paul has recently published a book that helps readers understand biology, called What is Life? (£9.99, David Fickling Books). He shared some of the concepts from the books with us over two quick-fire episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.