30 min listen
Targeting cancer genes
ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Every year in the UK more than 330,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. The good news is that more and more are surviving, and there's hope that the new generation of genetic research and targeted therapies will bring more cures in the future. But is cancer a cleverer enemy than we thought? Plus sealion genital cancers, and an over-excited gene of the month.
Released:
Nov 14, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Doing the twist - packing DNA - Naked Genetics 13.04.14: Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, containing your genes. But not only does it have to be packed up to fit in there, it also has to be organised and read. Plus, how genetic variations are linked to cance... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists