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Explore a new area of science every month from the world's sharpest minds. 'From the Theatre' episodes every second Wednesday of the month, bringing you talks from the Ri's world-renowned Theatre. Ri Science Podcast original episodes every last Wednesday of the month, lifting the lid on the science all around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What can ancient DNA reveal about the past? - with Pooja Swali
How can ancient DNA help us understand how diseases spread? This month, geneticist and pathogen genomics expert Pooja Swali explains how samples of DNA from the past can reveal how diseases have spread across the world over time. We explore the what, where, how, and why of ancient DNA research, and
From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson
Planets outside of our solar system can unlock an abundance of secrets about our Universe. But how do we study them? Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson discusses his own research into exoplanets, and how researchers can use the stars to learn more about planets. About 'From the Lab': This is the secon
The role of inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease - with Tomi Akingbade
Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the excessive build-up of proteins in the brain. Neuroscientist Tomi Akingbade joins us this month to explain how inflammation could be playing a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s, and what this could mean for future researc