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Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids

Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids

From5 Live Science Podcast


Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids

From5 Live Science Podcast

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode we discuss why our belly fat could be key to helping people with spinal injuries, a breakthrough in understanding why the BRCA genes lead to breast cancer in some people and we look at the new breed of synthetic opioids making their way on to the streets of Britain, and find out why they’re so deadly. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
Released:
Apr 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.