Naked Genetics

Genetically modified, or GM, crops are a hot topic. But what's the science behind the hype

How do mice learn tasks like playing the piano? And why do flies drink after a hangover?

Scientists are getting close to finding the engram, where memories are stored in the brain

A new generation of targeted cancer therapies are bringing hope for future cures.

Could we one day be popping pills that tweak our metabolism and make us live longer?

We all want to live long, healthy lives - this month we find out how genetics can help.

We investigate the genetics of vision, and how researchers are helping the blind see.

New technology means more genetic testing, but what are the issues?

Twenty years ago, gene therapy was a great hope for the future of medicine - progress has been slow but things may now...

Are our brains a product of nature or nurture, and how does learning change them?

Around one in four adults in the UK experiences mental health problems in any year, but what do we know about the genes...

We find out how DNA gets damaged and repaired. Plus liver from skin cells, DNA from ancient teeth, and a scary little...

We take a look at the genetics of smell. Plus, contagious cancer, gene therapy for blindness, and a slimy gene of the...

Hearing loss is distressing, but researchers are starting to unpick the genetic causes behind some of these problems.

Across the natural world, cells organise themselves into a wonderful array of shapes and structures. But how do they do...

We look at how molecules in cells self-organise to create structures, plus bee sex, tough mice, and a happily married...

We take a look at the genetics of heart disease, tame the tiger genome, and our gene of the month is for hopeless...

Who do you think you are? And is the answer in your genes? This month we're delving into genes and genealogy.

Why can some people stay fit as a fiddle, while other seem to catch every bug that's going? The answer lies in our...

Summer loving is in the air, so what better time to think about sex? We're talking about the genetics of sex...

Our genes are our unique calling card and DNA analysis can solve crimes and resolve family disputes. And it's set...

Genetic technology is expanding at a pace that few can keep up with, but is this explosion of information delivering...

Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, but how does it all get in there?

It's thought that around one in a hundred children in the UK is somewhere on the autistic spectrum - a complex...