Mink, Ivory, & a Disease Discovered Backwards

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Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

Will Tingle

109 episodes

8 months ago

From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes...

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Mink, Ivory, & a Disease Discovered Backwards

Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

27 minutes 11 seconds

4 years ago

Mink, Ivory, & a Disease Discovered Backwards

It's a regular Noah's Ark: from the coronavirus strains that have been spreading through minks, to a new DNA test that can track poached elephant ivory, to the genetics of a very useful - and very inbred - cat. Plus: scientists have discovered a brand new genetic disease, via an unlikely approach and an even unlikelier coincidence... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists