Podcast: What makes me me?

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Our latest Fringe event explored the science of your identity, with DNA origami, 3D brain images, and a look at stress inside the womb.

Gareth Mitchell and Simon Levey were there to capture the evening for our podcast.

In the news section, we hear about how text messages could help prevent type 2 diabetes, and a new technology that could speed up anaemia diagnosis.

 

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News: healthy texts and anaemia diagnosis – How mobile phones can help prevent type 2 diabetes, and a new way to measure haemoglobin in the blood.

Imperial Fringe on tour – Our series of evening events travels to the Imperial West campus. Among the attractions was DNA extraction from strawberries.

Stress in the womb Professor Vivette Glover explains how stress during pregnancy can have a lifelong effect on the child’s biology.

3D brain images and DNA origami Dr John McGonigle reveals what’s in his head and Mike Paul-Smith shows visitors how to build DNA models from paper.

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Simon Levey

Simon Levey
Communications Division

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Email: s.levey@imperial.ac.uk

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Gareth Mitchell

Gareth Mitchell
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication

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Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 8766
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Sam Wong

Sam Wong
School of Professional Development

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Email: press.office@imperial.ac.uk
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