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CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Metamorphosis |
Biotechnology is transforming the human condition. A molecular tool called CRISPR-Cas9 is being used to edit human DNA. Scientists will join influential disabled thinkers to discuss ethical issues hovering around gene editing. |
Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Nada Kubikova, Dagan Wells, Julia-Sophia Bellingrath |
26 Jul 2024 |
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Bacteria - Chapter 5 |
Learn about the microbiome, the amazing flexibility of bacteria, and why we have an antibiotic resistance crisis with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford |
Lindsey Turnbull |
01 Dec 2023 |
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Information in Cells - Chapter 1 |
Learn how cells use the information in DNA and the key components that make up a cell, with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford |
Lindsey Turnbull |
01 Dec 2023 |
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Getting Tested: Experience from the Genetic Clinic |
Professor Anneke Lucassen, University of Southampton, gives the second talk fo the day, looking at her research and experience from studying the genetics related to MND |
Anneke Lucassen |
17 Apr 2019 |
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Anne McLaren Lecture 2018 |
Anne McLaren Lecture 2018: Gene Editing in Human Embryos |
Kathy Niakan |
27 Jun 2018 |
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Creative Commons |
Epigenetic modifications and cancer |
Professor Skirmantas Kriaucionis aims to to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells and cancer. |
Skirmantas Kriaucionis |
14 Dec 2016 |
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Epigenetic modifications and cancer |
Professor Skirmantas Kriaucionis aims to to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells and cancer. |
Skirmantas Kriaucionis |
14 Dec 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Repairing DNA damage |
Dr Ross Chapman studies the molecular events triggered by DNA damage detection, and why defects in these events lead to immune deficiency and cancer in humans. |
Ross Chapman |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Understanding growth signals |
Growth hormones and cytokines regulate the key physiological processes of growth and differentiation as well as responses to injury and infection. |
Alex Bullock |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Repairing DNA damage |
Dr Ross Chapman studies the molecular events triggered by DNA damage detection, and why defects in these events lead to immune deficiency and cancer in humans. |
Ross Chapman |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Understanding growth signals |
Growth hormones and cytokines regulate the key physiological processes of growth and differentiation as well as responses to injury and infection. |
Alex Bullock |
27 Apr 2016 |
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Bioinformatics at the heart of biology and genomics medicine |
The Ninth annual Florence Nightingale Lecture, given by Professor Dame Janet Thornton, European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge. Held on Thursday 21st April 2016. |
Dame Janet Thornton |
27 Apr 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Computation and genetics |
Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs developed by Dr Iqbal enable doctors to predict which antibiotics will be met with drug resistance, enabling the selection of the right drug. |
Zamin Iqbal |
07 Jan 2016 |
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Computation and genetics |
Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs developed by Dr Iqbal enable doctors to predict which antibiotics will be met with drug resistance, enabling the selection of the right drug. |
Zamin Iqbal |
07 Jan 2016 |
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The nature of the beast: Genetic evidence for Yeti, Bigfoot and other mystery creatures |
Bryan Sykes, Professor of Human Genetics, describes how he located and analysed as many DNA samples as possible with links to the Yeti. In doing so, he found himself entering a strange world of mystery and sensationalism, fraud and obsession. |
Bryan Sykes |
10 Jul 2015 |
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The Avian Genome Explosion |
The ASC Trinity Term Lecture delivered by Professor Tom Gilbert, exploring the analysis of bird genomes and evolution. |
Tom Gilbert |
27 May 2015 |
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"Origins" Part 3 - Origins of Human Life |
Drs Suzannah Williams and Dagan Wells explore the secrets and processes behind human fertilisation. Sperm and eggs must face huge challenges before they even meet. After fertilisation, they go on to form a small ball of cells with huge potential. |
Suzannah Williams, Dagan Wells, Chris Lintott |
07 Oct 2014 |
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DNA USA: a genetic portrait of America |
Based on his latest book, Bryan Sykes, professor of human genetics at Oxford University, gave a public lecture at Wolfson College exploring the rich ancestral tapestry of the American nation. |
Bryan Sykes |
28 May 2014 |
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Epigenetics and New Anti-Cancer Treatments |
At the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, Cyrille Thinnes, a DPhil student in the Schofield Group, shares his research into the next generation of anti-cancer treatments. |
Cyrille Thinnes |
19 Jul 2013 |
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Another case of heart trouble |
Oxford Sparks presents a look at how a single change in DNA can cause the human heart to go wrong. Find out more and read about the science behind the animation at www.oxfordsparks.net/animations/heart. |
Hugh Watkins, Anna Michell |
15 Apr 2013 |
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Manipulating plant genes - how do you actually do it? |
We often hear in the news about GM (Genetic Modification or Manipulation) but what does it actually involve? |
Liam Dolan |
10 Jan 2012 |
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The gene garden |
The spectacular variety of colour and growth form seen in our gardens is the result of the action of thousands of genes operating in pathways and networks. |
Hugh Dickinson |
09 Jan 2012 |
