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  • #389      38 min 35 sec
  • Genetic find and replace with CRISPR: Technology that will revolutionize medicine and agriculture

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    Prof Jacob Corn

    Molecular biologist Prof Jacob Corn describes how gene editing is carried out with CRISPR-Cas9. He explains why this technology has the potential of revolutionizing the treatment of diseases such as sickle cell anemia and malaria. Besides human health, CRISPR-Cas9 can also contribute to improving agriculture and, consequently, food security. Jacob also discusses the possible ethical challenges posed by the widespread application of gene editing. Presented by Dr Andi Horvath.

  • #352      33 min 29 sec
  • Cell sell: The ethics of the transnational human tissue market

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    Associate Prof Megan Munsie
    Dr Dominique Martin

    Stem cell expert Megan Munsie and bioethicist Dominique Martin discuss medical tourism and the hidden transnational trade in transplant organs and stem cells,and consider the ethics, legislative implications and what the future might hold. Presented by Elisabeth Lopez.

  • #238      23 min 41 sec
  • Rice futures: Biofortifying food crops for better nutrition

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    Dr Alex Johnson

    Plant molecular biologist Dr Alex Johnson explains how genetic engineering of rice grain could help to stave off malnutrition in the developing world. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.

  • Episode 49      26 min 18 sec
  • How We'll Fare in the Global Food Crisis

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    Snow Barlow
    Rajinder S. Sidhu

    Prof Snow Barlow, the University of Melbourne, backgrounds the sharp rise in food prices, and looks at how science and technology may provide solutions in feeding an ever growing global population. Also, Prof Rajinder S. Sidhu from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, discusses the impact of elevated food prices on Indian society. With Science host, Dr Shane Huntington.

  • Episode 20      26 min 43 sec
  • Genetically modified (GM) crops: the wheat from the chaff

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    Prof Rick Roush

    Professor Rick Roush examines the realities and myths around Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic Crops. With Dr Shane Huntington.

    Guest: Professor Rick Roush, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Resources.

    Topic: Genetically modified crops: the wheat from the chaff

  • Episode 12      26 min 34 sec
  • War Against the Cotton Bollworm

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    Assoc Prof Phil Batterham
    Prof Derek Russell

    Assoc Prof Phil Batterham and Prof Derek Russell describe how genetics, proteomics, chemistry and field work join forces in the war against the cotton bollworm - a 5 billion dollar pest that is the scourge of farmers from Australia to Africa.

    Guests:
    Associate Professor Phil Batterham
    Professor Derek Russell

    Topic: War Against the Cotton Bollworm