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Biology and the human body

How does the environment affect your DNA?

Epigenetic chemical changes influenced by our life alter the availability of the genetic code, "switching" genes on or off.

How does the environment affect your DNA? Read more
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Talks and shows

Genetics: Standing on the shoulders of prejudice

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Discover how science is political and what we must learn from the past.

Genetics: Standing on the shoulders of prejudice Book now
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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Surprising science

Sat 21 Oct 2023

A fun day of interactive science for the whole family.

Family Fun Day: Surprising science Book now
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Talks and shows

Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Join us to celebrate the 15th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

Ada Lovelace Day Live! Book now
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Talks and shows

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Discover why we all eat stuff that isn't really food and how it's affecting our health.

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food Book now
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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - A user's guide to the new biology

Mon 12 Feb 2024

A leading-edge new vision of biology that will revise our concept of what life itself is, how to enhance it, and what

SOLD OUT - A user's guide to the new biology Book now
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Biology and the human body History of science

The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams

Who were the unsung heroes behind the discovery of DNA? From its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868, to the aftermath of

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Art, culture and society Biology and the human body

How can we make healthcare equal for everyone? - with Kevin Fenton

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the huge health inequalities that exist in our society, and London was no exception. So how can

How can we make healthcare equal for everyone? - with Kevin Fenton Read more
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Biology and the human body

The cereal killer: the plant-infecting fungus we need to talk about more

The cereal killer: the plant-infecting fungus we need to talk about more Read more
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Biology and the human body

Investigative genetic genealogy – with Turi King

How can genetic testing and DNA typing help solve crimes? And what are the issues with using these techniques?

Investigative genetic genealogy – with Turi King Read more

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