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 Fantastic FungiDr Ali Ashby on all that is fantastic about fungi. From the worlds largest organism to the flavour of chocolate, we've got lots to thank fungi for!Dr Ali Ashby, University of CambridgeMay 2007 |
 Sizing Up the World's Smallest Weighing ScalesScott Manalis tells us about the technique he has developed for weighing tiny objects underwater, such as single cells, and even down to a femtogram (thats 0.000000000000001 grams!)Professor Scott Manalis, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMay 2007 |
 Science Update - Bacteria and YouThis week, Bob and Chelsea look at how we react to bacteria. Bob looks into how bacteria could protect us from Asthma, while Chelsea explores our skin's reaction to bacterial invasion.Chelsea Wald and Bob HirshonMay 2007 |
 Bees in trouble, Moving Mucous and Cucumber flavoured Tomato!Richard Van Noorden gives us the lowdown on some of the latest news in ChemistryRichard Van Noorden, Chemistry WorldMay 2007 |
 Maggots and MRSAAndrew Boulton explains how Maggots help to cure infection with MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which doesn't respond to conventional antibiotics.Professor Andrew Boulton, University of ManchesterMay 2007 |
 The People of the British IslesBruce Winney talks about the genes which make up the British peopleBruce Winney, University of OxfordApril 2007 |
 Surnames, Yorkshiremen and Y-ChromosomesTuri King talks about how she found African ancestry in Yorkshiremen, and about how your Y-chromosome type can predict your surnameTuri King, University of LeicesterApril 2007 |
 Metals in Feathers tell Migration PathsLaura Font describes how she has found a way to find out where migratory birds have been by measuring strontium isotope ratios in feathers.Laura Font, Durham UniversityApril 2007 |
 Coral ConservationAnnelise Hagan, of the Living Oceans Foundation talks about her work on Coral reefs and using sea planes to spy on the sea.Annelise Hagan, University of CambridgeApril 2007 |
 Nutrient PolutionStan Harpole talking about how using fertilisers can reduce biodiversity by destroying the niches that allow complex inter-species competitionStan Harpole, University of California, IrvineApril 2007 |
 Science Update - Tobacco and TanningBob and Chelsea look at two ways you can lower your risk of cancer.Chelsea Wald and Bob HirshonApril 2007 |
 Decoding the Cancer GenomeDr Andrew Futreal tell us about identifying faulty genes in tumours, and how these could be used for targeted therapy.Dr Andrew Futreal of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, CambridgeApril 2007 |
 The Role of Stem Cells in CancerSabina Michnowicz speaks to Jason Wray, John Stingl and Brian Huntley on the role that stem cells have to play in cancerSabina MichnowiczApril 2007 |
 Cancer and Stem CellsFiona Watt explains how stem cells are a major player in cancer growth, and may be the key to finding new cures.Prof. Fiona Watt, University of CambridgeApril 2007 |
 Science Update - Puberty and DeathChelsea and Bob look into Puberty and Death - expolring why teenagers are moody and using computers to predict how you will die...Chelsea Wald and Bob HirshonApril 2007 |
 Mechanics of Insect and Bird FlightBird and insect flight is still not fully understood. So scientists are now using video backpacks for eagles and virtual flight simulators for flies to work out exactly what's going on. Graham Taylor from the University of OxfordMarch 2007 |
 Whale communication, musical aquariums - Science UpdateBob and Chelsea hear about the music of the ocean, including scientists that listen to whale communication, and how the Blue Danube is helping the visually impaired to see the magic of aquariums.March 2007 |
 How increased carbon dioxide levels affect shellfishRising carbon dioxide levels usually make us think about the atmosphere, but new research shows that carbon dioxide dissolving in the ocean could have devastating effects on shellfish and other marine organisms. Frederic Gazeau from the Netherlands Institute of TechnologyMarch 2007 |
 Virus particles in crystal sarchophagusInsect viruses are indestructible thanks to their crystal structure - why is this important? Find out here.Peter Metcalf University of AucklandMarch 2007 |
Animal DomesticationKeith Dobney studies how animals were domesticated thousands of years agoKeith Dobney, University of DurhamMarch 2007 |
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