Episode 43: November 2017

Chapters

1. 0:37

   Testing texts

   The increasing use of scientific jargon is making scientific texts harder to read.
2. 6:45

   Sweet dreams are made of this

   A specific gene in skeletal muscle helps to regulate sleep.
3. 12:43

   One size doesn’t fit all

   Identifying the motivation and behaviour of target groups can help to improve health campaigns.
4. 19:06

   How different are marsupials and placental mammals?

   Many developmental functions in marsupials and placental mammals are accomplished by different tissues, but similar genes.
5. 24:01

   Beware of macaques bearing stones

   The use of stone tools by macaques has led to shellfish becoming smaller and less populous.