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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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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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Creative Commons |
Genes, Hands, Nerves, and Brains |
Professor Dominic Furniss and Dr Akira Wiberg discuss the tremendous connection we have between the hand and the brain, focusing their talk on Dupuytren's Disease and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. |
Dominic Furniss, Akira Wiberg |
21 Jan 2019 |
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New Year, New Me |
Are some people taking the 'New Year, New Me' concept a little too far these days? |
Claire Hill |
09 Jan 2019 |
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Modelling genes: the backwards and forwards of mathematical population genetics - Alison Etheridge |
In this lecture Professor Alison Etheridge explores some of the simple mathematical caricatures that underpin our understanding of modern genetic data. |
Alison Etheridge |
06 Jul 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Cancer predisposition and evolution |
Identifying genes that increase the risk of bowel or other cancers allows us to offer preventative measures, such as removing tumours at an early stage. A better understanding of how and why cancers grow also helps develop improved treatments. |
Ian Tomlinson |
09 Feb 2015 |
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Creative Commons |
Cancer predisposition and evolution |
Identifying genes that increase the risk of bowel or other cancers allows us to offer preventative measures, such as removing tumours at an early stage. A better understanding of how and why cancers grow also helps develop improved treatments. |
Ian Tomlinson |
09 Feb 2015 |
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3D Printing and The Structure of Proteins |
Using 3D printed molecules, Rok Sekirnik, a DPhil student in the emerging field of chemical biology, shows how protein structures can be determined in some of the Department's most distinctive looking labs. |
Rok Sekirnik |
19 Jul 2013 |
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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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Introduction: How Chemistry Research Impacts Human Health |
To truly understand disease, we need to understand the underlying chemical processes that direct human biology. Dr Emily Flashman introduces some of the research in the Department of Chemistry that will help improve our health in future. |
Emily Flashman |
19 Jul 2013 |
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Creative Commons |
The Role of Genes in Bipolar Disorder: Recent Findings and What They Mean. Monica Fooks Memorial Lecture |
Professor Paul Harrison, Head of Translational Neurobiology Research Group, Oxford, gives the 2012 Monica Fooks memorial lecture on recent findings in bipolar disorder. |
Paul Harrison |
18 Feb 2013 |
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Genetics of obesity, and the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children |
Nicholas Timpson, of the Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, gives a talk on Genetics of obesity, and the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children on the 9th November 2009. |
Nicholas Timpson |
12 Feb 2010 |
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Creative Commons |
Language disorders in children: What can they tell us about genes and brains? |
Recent studies have shown that genes are strongly implicated in determining if children will develop language disorders. In this talk, Professor Bishop examines the role genetics play in language development and language disorders. |
Dorothy Bishop |
28 Oct 2009 |
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Creative Commons |
Languages disorders in children: What can they tell us about genes and brains? |
Recent studies have shown that genes are strongly implicated in determining if children will develop language disorders. In this talk, Professor Bishop examines the role genetics play in language development and language disorders. |
Dorothy Bishop |
28 Oct 2009 |
