KYTOS Biology

<p>Harold Shipman, once seen as a pillar of trust in his community, remains one of the most notorious serial killers in modern history. Over a period spanning more than two decades, he is believed to have murdered at...

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by student Sunike, who exploreswhether dental implants are being used too readily as a first-line treatment. She examines the ethical considerations surrounding this trend, the rise of...

<p>Ever wonder why hearing an old song or seeing a childhoodtoy can instantly pull you back into a moment that feels both distant and alive? Nostalgia isn’t just sentimentality—it’s a biological and neurological process...

<p>Antibiotic resistance is a rapidly growing global threat, driven by misused medications and the natural evolution of bacteria. Modern technologies such as AI-guided phage therapy and AMR surveillance are opening new...

<p>The Titanic, long remembered for its tragic sinking, has transformed into an underwater laboratory, with unique biological and chemical processes actively degrading the wreck. Microbes, including iron-eating...

<p>The Victorian circus and its infamous freakshows were a curious mix of biological wonder and human exploitation. While many of the individuals displayed suffered from rare medical conditions, their participation...

<p>Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) offers a revolutionary solution to prevent mitochondrial diseases by combining DNA from three individuals, providing hope for families previously doomed by genetic disorders...

<p>Nuclear disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima leave morethan just ruins; they cause profound and lasting biological damage that echoes through generations. This episode explores how ionising radiation affects DNA...

<p>Veterinary care has become increasingly advanced, but withprogress has come a steep rise in cost, leaving many pet owners struggling to afford the care their animals deserve. In this episode, I'll explore the real...

<p>Behind the bright lights and roaring crowds of contact sports lies a silent epidemic: repeated head trauma and its devastating effects on the brain. From NFL legends and MMA fighters to boxers and pro wrestlers, many...

<p>There are over 200 different types of dwarfism, with achondroplasia being the most common, affecting one in 25,000 births. Achondroplasia is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3...

<p>From bingeing murder documentaries to tuning in to every new crime podcast, millions are hooked on true crime...but why? In this episode, I explore the surprising biological roots of our obsession, uncovering how...

<p>From dolphin whistles to parrot mimicry, and even AIprojects decoding whale song, science is beginning to explore what once seemed pure fantasy: the ability to truly communicate with animals. In this episode, I delve...

<p>Memorising facts might get you part of the way in A-Level Biology, but true success lies in understanding how the systems connect, interact, and apply to real-world contexts. In this episode, I unpack why...

<p>From cold chills and flickering lights to full-blown apparitions, tales of ghosts have haunted human imagination for centuries. But what if there’s a biological explanation for these experiences? In this episode, I...