An exploration of evolution and our genetic makeup
How much do we now know about the human genome? What can genes tell us about how we, and other species, evolved? How much of our DNA actually does something, and how much is just non-functional ‘junk’? Join Professor Chris Ponting as he discusses how evolution has shaped our genes, and what we know about our own genetic makeup.
Further Information
Professor Chris Ponting was trained in particle physics before being entranced by the analysis of DNA, genes and genomes. He was a major participant in the international project that sequenced the human genome, and then performed similar roles in projects that sequenced the genomes of the lab mouse, rat, dog, opossum, chicken, and platypus genomes. Once in a while, he has unearthed a nugget of information that tells us something new about human disease. This, in itself, will not immediately help those suffering from health problems. Instead, once this information is published, it provides someone else with a missing piece in their own research puzzle which – when complete – leads to improved diagnoses, drugs or therapy. His most recent research focuses on several human diseases, including learning disability, asthma, obesity, Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy.
This event took place on the 11th February 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Autopsy: The Ultimate Surgical Operation
Ever wondered about the last surgery people may have?
Autopsies remain the best way of finding out why someone died, but it’s not always the way it’s shown on TV. In this interactive event, you’ll have a chance to watch a virtual autopsy and talk to the people who perform the procedure. Come and find out how autopsies help doctors understand more about disease and provide information that benefits future generations.
Supported by The Royal College of Pathologists
This event took place on the 21st January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Autopsies remain the best way of finding out why someone died, but it’s not always the way it’s shown on TV. In this interactive event, you’ll have a chance to watch a virtual autopsy and talk to the people who perform the procedure. Come and find out how autopsies help doctors understand more about disease and provide information that benefits future generations.
Supported by The Royal College of Pathologists
This event took place on the 21st January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Monday, 25 January 2010
Rhythms of Life
All you need to know about your biological clock
Professor Russell Foster explains how our internal body clock controls all aspects of our physiology and behaviour – from our sleep patterns, to our blood pressure, and even our physical strength. But what happens if we ignore our natural rhythms, and what are the effects of our increasingly 24/7 society? Come along to find out all you need to know about your biological clock.
This event took place on the 14th January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Professor Russell Foster explains how our internal body clock controls all aspects of our physiology and behaviour – from our sleep patterns, to our blood pressure, and even our physical strength. But what happens if we ignore our natural rhythms, and what are the effects of our increasingly 24/7 society? Come along to find out all you need to know about your biological clock.
This event took place on the 14th January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 22 January 2010
Witness to Extinction
How we failed to save the Yangtze River Dolphin
The tragic recognition of the extinction of Yangtze River Dolphin in 2007 made headline news around the world. Join Dr Samuel Turvey as he tells the story of the plight of these unique and beautiful creatures from his perspective as a conservation biologist deeply involved in the struggle to save them.
This event took place on the 10th December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The tragic recognition of the extinction of Yangtze River Dolphin in 2007 made headline news around the world. Join Dr Samuel Turvey as he tells the story of the plight of these unique and beautiful creatures from his perspective as a conservation biologist deeply involved in the struggle to save them.
This event took place on the 10th December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
What on Earth Evolved?
The complete story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world
From slime moulds, to chickens, to bananas – which are the most successful species to have evolved in the wild, and what has thrived as a result of man’s interference? Join author Christopher Lloyd, as he tells the story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world.
Christopher Lloyd is author of the ‘What on Earth?’ series. ‘What on Earth Evolved? 100 Species that Changed the World’ is the second in a series of three ‘What on Earth?’ books. The first was called ‘What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day’.
This event took place on the 3rd December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
From slime moulds, to chickens, to bananas – which are the most successful species to have evolved in the wild, and what has thrived as a result of man’s interference? Join author Christopher Lloyd, as he tells the story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world.
Christopher Lloyd is author of the ‘What on Earth?’ series. ‘What on Earth Evolved? 100 Species that Changed the World’ is the second in a series of three ‘What on Earth?’ books. The first was called ‘What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day’.
This event took place on the 3rd December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
The Snow Leopard
Everything you want to know about snow leopard
The snow leopard features prominently in the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, on display at Science Oxford Live this winter. We are delighted to welcome Dr Philip Riordan, who will discuss his snow leopard research, and shed some light on these magnificent and elusive animals.
This event took place on the 26th November 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The snow leopard features prominently in the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, on display at Science Oxford Live this winter. We are delighted to welcome Dr Philip Riordan, who will discuss his snow leopard research, and shed some light on these magnificent and elusive animals.
This event took place on the 26th November 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Curing Cancer?
Find out about the local people solving a global problem
Across Oxfordshire people are working on better treatments for Cancer. Joining us on the Science Oxford Live Sofa will be Martin Christlieb from the Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology and Biology, to examine the work that's being done, and whether a cure for cancer is a realistic possibility.
This event took place on the 29th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Across Oxfordshire people are working on better treatments for Cancer. Joining us on the Science Oxford Live Sofa will be Martin Christlieb from the Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology and Biology, to examine the work that's being done, and whether a cure for cancer is a realistic possibility.
This event took place on the 29th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Halloween Show
Come on a journey with Lizzy as she overcomes her fear of the dark. Are you scared of the dark? Lizzy’s fear of the dark means she doesn’t like winter much. She is afraid of what she hears, what she smells, and what she feels sweeping around her legs. In this show Lizzy confronts her fears by learning all about the senses and fear.
This event took place on the 28th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
This event took place on the 28th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Worst Ideas In Science
When science goes wrong!
Scientific history is littered with ideas that were rejected at first, only to be accepted many years later. Meanwhile, other mainstream theories later turned out to have been so much gobbledygook.
From N-rays to atoms, Michael Conterio will examine what happens when scientists get it wrong!
This event took place on the 22nd October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Scientific history is littered with ideas that were rejected at first, only to be accepted many years later. Meanwhile, other mainstream theories later turned out to have been so much gobbledygook.
From N-rays to atoms, Michael Conterio will examine what happens when scientists get it wrong!
This event took place on the 22nd October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Seeing Science with Neutrons
Discover how one amazing machine helps us understand everything from spider silk to jet planes. It's been called a 21st century wonderland and it’s one of the most extraordinary machines ever built. Last year, the ISIS Neutron Source near Didcot doubled in size, allowing even more amazing science to be done there.
Join ISIS scientists on a journey through some of the incredible discoveries from the last few years, and explore what they might find next...
This event took place on the 8th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Join ISIS scientists on a journey through some of the incredible discoveries from the last few years, and explore what they might find next...
This event took place on the 8th October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Monday, 5 October 2009
The Deep Sea Oasis
In recent years scientists have been amazed by “islands” of life on the ocean floor, where deep-sea species thrive around volcanic vents. Dr Jon Copley will examine why they are important, and the unexpected spin-offs from exploring the half of our planet covered by water more than two miles deep.
Jon Copley is a marine ecologist, trying to understand the patterns of life in island-like habitats beneath the waves. He works at the University of Southampton, in the National Oceanography Centre. Much of his research is focused on exploring newly-discovered “islands” of life on the ocean floor, where colonies of deep-sea species thrive around chemical sources of energy such as volcanic vents.
This event took place on the 1st October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Jon Copley is a marine ecologist, trying to understand the patterns of life in island-like habitats beneath the waves. He works at the University of Southampton, in the National Oceanography Centre. Much of his research is focused on exploring newly-discovered “islands” of life on the ocean floor, where colonies of deep-sea species thrive around chemical sources of energy such as volcanic vents.
This event took place on the 1st October 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 4 September 2009
Life in the Universe
The search for life in the Universe is one of the greatest quests in astronomy. Professor Barrie Jones outlines how we search for extraterrestrial life, discusses the best places to look for evidence of life both within, and outside of, our Solar System, and explores scientific speculations about what technologically intelligent aliens might look like.
This event took place on the 3rd September 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
This event took place on the 3rd September 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Monday, 3 August 2009
Science As A Path To World Domination
Do you worry how you're going to help defeat superman? Do you fear being captured by the X-men? Then come to this session where Dr. Fear T. Shadow will guide you through the science behind the superheroes.
This event took place on the 10th July 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
This event took place on the 10th July 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
A Guide To The Galaxies
Join Dr Carolin Crawford on an illustrated journey through the beguiling and beautiful universe of galaxies. Learn about the stars, gas and dust that make up our own Milky Way, and the supermassive black hole lurking at its core.
Event took place 28th July 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Event took place 28th July 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 31 July 2009
How Hormones Shape Your Life
Professor Stephen Franks of the Society for Endocrinology discusses the latest research on how sex hormones shape our development and our lives.
Event took place 13th May 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Event took place 13th May 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Genetics Gets Personal
Tom Finnegan, from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, will explore some of the issues surrounding personal genome sequencing.
Event took place 23rd April 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Event took place 23rd April 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Why The One You Fancy Never Fancies You
Richard Robinson, author of the popular science book "Why the One You Fancy Never Fancies You", explains the tricks our desperate minds pull when trying to cope with love. Richard discusses the science of love, and explains the processes involved in our passions to help us understand the emotional roller-coaster of love!
Event took place 14th May 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Event took place 14th May 2009 at Science Oxford Live. More details at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
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