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Episode 61: October 2019

In this episode we hear about parents passing on new mutations, a genetic mystery 100 years in the making, the experiences of early-career group leaders, and more.
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Episode 61: October 2019

Chapters

  1. 0:34
    Short nights, high-calorie foods
    The sleep-deprived brain processes smells differently, prompting changes in food consumption.
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  2. 7:11
    How many mutations do parents pass on?
    A study of families over several generations reveals some of the factors that contribute to new mutations appearing in children.
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  3. 14:09
    Sex combs solve gene mystery
    A hundred years after the discovery of yellow mutant flies, new experiments expose why they reproduce so badly.
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  4. 20:59
    Are there good learners and bad learners?
    Tailoring the type of instruction to the genetic makeup of songbirds improves how they learn to sing.
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  5. 26:58
    Life as a new PI
    What are the experiences of new PIs and group leaders in the UK, and what could be done to better support them?
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