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S5.21 Past to present: Searching for evolutionary stories in ancient DNA
Season 5 · Episode 21

S5.21 Past to present: Searching for evolutionary stories in ancient DNA

Searching for evolutionary stories in ancient DNA

Genetics Unzipped · Genetics Unzipped

October 20, 202223m 0s

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Show Notes

We’re exploring what we can discover about our evolution from our DNA, and what evolutionary secrets might be contained in the ancient DNA of our ancestors. Kat Arney looks at why this year’s Nobel Prize awarded for the genomics of ancient humans, how genetic mutations allow Tibetans and their dogs to survive in high altitudes, and dispelling the myth about why many adults can drink milk.

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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with additional scripting by Eleanor Bird and audio production by Sally Le Page.


This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.