Pond scum and ALS

from Diffusion Science radio Hosted by Ian Woolf

In a Brain Awareness week special, Dr Rachel Dunlop explains her research exploring the connection between blue-green algae and motor neurone disease, and how Gulf War veterans are coming down with ALS. Therese Chen reports on glue that works under water, inspired by mussels. Produced and presented by Ian Woolf

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