S5.01 How the zebra got its stripes: When maths and molecules collide

We find out how one of the world’s greatest minds, Alan Turing, revealed the maths behind the stripes on a zebra to the spots on a leopard, and even the pattern of bones in your own body.Full show notes, transcript, music credits and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzipGenetics Unzipped is written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Hannah Varrall. This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies in the world dedicated to supporting and promoting the research, teaching and application of genetics. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 13, 2022

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

We find out how one of the world’s greatest minds, Alan Turing, revealed the maths behind the stripes on a zebra to the spots on a leopard, and even the pattern of bones in your own body.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

S5.01 How the zebra got its stripes: When maths and molecules collide

0:00 39:30

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Creation Answers Answers magazine and Dale Mason Creation Answers is a podcast of Answers in Genesis featuring highlights from Answers magazine. Hosted by the publisher, Dale Mason, each show shares award-winning articles that challenge listeners to consider the truth of the Bible and its power to explain our world, including the latest developments in science and western culture. Authors include a wide range of experts in various fields, from astronomy, geology, biology, genetics, and theology, sharing insights from the perspective that the Bible is true from the very first verse. Demystifying Genetics Matt Burgess This is a podcast series called Demystifying Genetics where I, Dr Matt Burgess, Genetic Counsellor interview other genetic counsellors, people working in genetics or people affected by genetic conditions. We chat about human clinical genetics, genetic counselling, ethics, pyschosocial issues and more. To contact me, please reach out at matt at insightgenomica dot au. Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists Will Tingle From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes... Curiosity Weekly Discovery Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Genetics Unzipped?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this Genetics Unzipped episode published?

This episode was published on January 13, 2022.

Can I download this Genetics Unzipped episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!