30 min listen
Science and the single cell
Science and the single cell
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Our bodies are made up of trillions of cells - but these aren't mere biological building blocks, as inert as bricks. They're constantly communicating and changing. So how do scientists measure this? Plus, you can now take part in an international survey about genetics knowledge, a GIANT study throws up new genes linked to height, and a romantic gene of the month.
Released:
Feb 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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