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S6.01 Baby brain, baby body: the genetics (and epigenetics) of reproduction

S6.01 Baby brain, baby body: the genetics (and epigenetics) of reproduction

FromGenetics Unzipped


S6.01 Baby brain, baby body: the genetics (and epigenetics) of reproduction

FromGenetics Unzipped

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We’re going back to the womb to explore the genetics of how to make babies - from finding out how birthweight is linked to the risk of diabetes to investigating the multifaceted role of the hormone prolactin in pregnancy and the role of epigenetics in the placenta.Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzipThis episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.
Released:
Jan 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

From Mendel's peas to personal genome sequencing, Genetics Unzipped brings you stories from the world of genes, genomes and DNA. In association with The Genetics Society.