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The science of spermProduction team

By Dr Hilary MacQueen (The Open University)

07 December 2011

For the BBC THREE TV programme Lab Rats, biologist Mike Leahy and his buddy Zeron Gibson put themselves a range of bizarre experiments. Here, Mike...  Read more : The science of sperm

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OU on the BBC: The Gene CodeJanpietruszka | Dreamstime.com

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

18 October 2011

BBC Four will unravels the newest and most exciting scientific revelations in the science of genomics. The Gene Code is a two-part series presented by...  Read more : OU on the BBC: The Gene Code

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Get a free set of Your Genome fridge magnetsThe Open University

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

29 June 2011

We're sorry, but supplies of our fridge magnets have run out.  Read more : Get a free set of Your Genome fridge magnets

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Unzip your genes Featuring: activity, The Open University

By Dr Rosa Hoekstra (The Open University), Dr Mark Hirst (The Open University), The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

24 March 2011

Try this quiz to determine whether common traits are hereditary or influenced by the environment  Read more : Unzip your genes

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Unzip your genes - Debate the gap in our understandingCopyrighted Image Jupiter Images

By Dr Rosa Hoekstra (The Open University), Dr Mark Hirst (The Open University)

24 March 2011

Join the discussion: What might be the explanation for 'missing heritability'? What explains this gap in our understanding?  Read more : Unzip your genes - Debate the gap in our understanding

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All about chromosomesThinkstock

By Dr Mark Hirst (The Open University)

10 February 2011

Did you know that humans have more chromosomes per cell than a pig, but less than a chicken? Explore the fascinating world of chromosomes and...  Read more : All about chromosomes

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Explore your genome - The solutionRyan Pike | Dreamstime.com

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

09 February 2011

If you've received your 'Explore your genome' fridge magnet set, did you find all the matching pairs of chromosomes? You can see how well you...  Read more : Explore your genome - The solution

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Darwin Now pod 8: Genetic revolutions Featuring: audio, photos.com

By Rissa De La Paz (The Open University), Sean Carrol (Guest)

24 November 2009

Genes provide a powerful record of our evolutionary past. Living things even share a genetic toolkit that can generate a breathtaking diversity of body forms....  Read more : Darwin Now pod 8: Genetic revolutions

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Darwin Now pod 1: Why do we care about Darwin now? Featuring: audio, Jupiter Images

By Rissa De La Paz (The Open University), Dr Fern Elsdon-Baker (Guest), Professor Steve Jones (Guest)

05 October 2009

Professor Steve Jones reflects on how well Darwin’s ground-breaking theory of evolution has stood the test of time. Fern Elsdon Baker outlines the global scope...  Read more : Darwin Now pod 1: Why do we care about Darwin now?

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Darwin Now: Out of Africa Featuring: video, The British Council

By Sheila Ochugboju (Guest)

05 October 2009

Sheila Ochugboju describes how Darwin has inspired her own personal and professional journey. How is she bringing his legacy to life for young people in...  Read more : Darwin Now: Out of Africa

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