Tackling the mysterious 8%: A new chapter for human DNA
In 2022, scientists now have the most complete genome of Homo sapiens in history. How did we get here? Jennifer investigates.
Author: Jennifer Black
Fighting cancer with junk?
Can we use the ‘junk’ in our DNA to fight back against cancer? Jennifer investigates the disease cancer and how blind mole rats can repurpose ‘junk’ in their DNA to stop cancer before it starts.
Life beneath the ice
Deep below the ice shelves of Antarctica, some creatures call this hostile environment home. Jennifer investigates how these ice shelves formed over generations and explores how scientists today made the startling discovery of immobile life beneath the ice shelf.
Love at first…bite? The bizarre love life of the deep-sea anglerfish
True love’s first (and only) kiss. Jennifer investigates the unusual approach deep-sea anglerfish take to finding love.
Space vs Humans: are we ready to play among the stars?
Jennifer investigates the odd effects travelling off the Earth has on the human body and mind.
Vaccine attack! Waging the war on the microscopic
What is a vaccine, why do we need them and what’s new in the field? Jennifer investigates the world of vaccines and how they contribute to our health.
The gas is always greener…
The deadly power of the cow burp. Understanding the contribution of the dairy industry to greenhouse gas emissions and how we can reduce them.
Keeping the (cellular) memories alive
Whether good or bad, our memories reflect our experiences throughout our lives, but do memories shape us even from within our cells? Jennifer investigates.
