MRC Human Genetics Unit
Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit

Ingenious Genes - MRC HGU on Radio 4: April 2020

Profs Ian Jackson and Bob HIll talk to Dr Kat Arney about genes for hair colour and development

ingenious genes april 2020

MRC HGU Researchers contributed to a Radio 4 series, Ingenious, Dr Kat Arney tells the unexpected story of four pieces of human DNA.

Professor Ian Jackson contributed to an episode entitled 'The Ginger Gene' discussing how mouse models have been used to elucidate the genetics of hair colour.

Professor Bob Hill discussed his work on the Sonic Hedgehog  (Shh) gene. This gene is critical for multiple functions in development, but the Hill lab focus is on the role of Shh in the limbs.

Episodes are  now available via BBC iPlayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000h271

 

Links

Bob Hill Research Group

Ian Jackson Research Group