Summer Series: Antimicrobial ants & gene therapy

Thursday, 18 January 2024 - 8:30am

This week on the summer series we reach back into the archives to hear from microbiologist Dee Carter about her research into the active antimicrobial and antifungal molecules produced by the honeypot ant.
Also on the we revisit Chris's story, which explains the new clinical trial taking place in NSW using gene therapy to treat muscular dystrophy in children.

Claire, Chris & Stu
Thursday 8:30am to 9:00am
Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns and Claire Farrugia and others.

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