Every person has a set of chromosomes, or coiled strands of DNA. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how chromosomes combine to promote variation from one generation to the next.
Aug 2021
Nat Geo Kids WHY?: Why do I look the way I look?
There is a reason our bodies look the way we do...our genes! Learn about DNA and more, such as: how genetically similar you are to a chimpanzee, fruit fly, pet cat or dog, and even a banana? For more magical Disney stories, visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling. Learn more ... Show More
6m 54s
Apr 13
Genetics: Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns
This podcast is the first in a series of lectures covering genetics. I cover the following topics: brief history of basic genetic principals, evolution, chromosomal theory (including mutations), mitosis and meiosis, and inheritance patterns. Please email me if you have any commen ... Show More
50m 11s
Mar 2012
Genes and evolution - from populations to tumours
From whole populations to individual cancers, we're taking a look at genes and evolution. We're also talking about dogs and their diseases, shining a light on Van Gogh's sunflowers, and wondering whether the USB-sized DNA sequence is hope or hype. Plus we've got our gene of the m ... Show More
32m 40s