Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science

Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science

The universe is a strange and wonderful place and, in his Great Moments, Karl has scaled the highest peaks as well as turned over the pebbles to see what's underneath.

10 Episodes of this Podcast:

Good-natured lifestyle nurtures cancer-fighting DNA

Published: 2009-11-04 00:52:00

Dr Karl continues his look at epigenetics and how the latest research into DNA is helping fight cancer.

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Bee gene research solves royal riddle

Published: 2009-10-27 00:01:00

Dr Karl continues his look at the amazing world of epigenetics and the inner workings of your DNA.

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Ladder of life mysteries amaze

Published: 2009-10-20 23:02:00

Dr Karl looks at the amazing world of epigenetics, the things that are going on near your DNA.

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DNA spit tests need polish

Published: 2009-10-12 19:03:00

It seems you can buy just about anything over your mobile phone, even a DNA test! But Dr Karl warns you may be hard-pressed getting your money's worth.

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Genetics maps path to pain-free future

Published: 2009-10-05 09:00:00

If you're in terrible pain, then the medical drugs collectively known as opiates will have been prescribed to you. But the dosage for one might not be right for another, and Dr Karl explains why.

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Medicine for the masses not for everyone

Published: 2009-09-29 19:24:00

The world is a kinder place thanks to modern medications. But Dr Karl thinks you should know that a medicine that works well for some, won't work for all.

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Choleric waters still run deep with disease

Published: 2009-09-22 20:00:00

With 884 million people globally not having access to clean drinking water, it comes as no surprise that cholera keeps on killing. Dr Karl explains arguably the most important medical discovery of the 20th century.

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Killer cholera begins where other diseases end

Published: 2009-09-15 22:08:00

Dr Karl continues his examination of the causes, effects and treatments for cholera.

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Cholera's prevention preferable to its cure

Published: 2009-09-10 00:24:00

Many people on Earth are vulnerable to dreadful diseases that we don't normally give a thought to. Dr Karl looks at the causes and effects of cholera.

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Shroud stalwarts scorn science

Published: 2009-09-01 20:45:00

Scientific tests confirm that the image appearing on a Turin burial cloth is a fabrication. Dr Karl unwraps the mystery to resurrect a shrouded, centuries-old answer.

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