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85: Malaria Genetic Barcodes (ft. Theo Sanderson)

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Malaria is one of the world's deadliest diseases, caused by a parasite that lives part of its live in humans part of its life in mosquitos. Dr Theo Sanderson's shares the pioneering technique behind his research, allowing him to work out which genes malaria needs to grow and reproduce. We also get the microscope out for a firsthand look at some malaria parasites in blood cells, and Matilda tries to see her cheek cells. Plus recent science news and a 'deadly' brainteaser.

Mixtape:

1. Tank by The Seatbelts

2. Counting Stars by One Republic

3. Fafa by Vieux Farka Touré

4. Superstition by Stevie Wonder

5. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly by Ennio Morricone

6. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

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Manage episode 197014751 series 1172648
Content provided by Matilda Hay and Science Mixtape. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Matilda Hay and Science Mixtape or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest diseases, caused by a parasite that lives part of its live in humans part of its life in mosquitos. Dr Theo Sanderson's shares the pioneering technique behind his research, allowing him to work out which genes malaria needs to grow and reproduce. We also get the microscope out for a firsthand look at some malaria parasites in blood cells, and Matilda tries to see her cheek cells. Plus recent science news and a 'deadly' brainteaser.

Mixtape:

1. Tank by The Seatbelts

2. Counting Stars by One Republic

3. Fafa by Vieux Farka Touré

4. Superstition by Stevie Wonder

5. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly by Ennio Morricone

6. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

  continue reading

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