05 July 2018: A DNA computer, the koala genome, and the invisibility of LGBTQ+ researchers

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🗓️ 4 July 2018

⏱️ 32 minutes

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This week, investigating the koala genome, the issues facing LGBTQ+ researchers, and a DNA-based neural network.

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0:00.0	Imagine sweeping through green fields, floating five feet above ground, sun on your face as you slide by on track to your destination.
0:11.1	Not a care in the world as you simply lean back and before you know it, you're there.
0:16.7	London to Glasgow from just 46 pounds each way.
0:20.5	Avanti West Coast.
0:22.0	Feel good travel.
0:23.8	Exclusions and limitations apply.
0:25.6	Full terms and conditions can be found at avantiwestcoastcoast.com.
0:28.0	UK forward slash plan.
0:36.1	In an experiment, I We have no yet.
0:38.3	Why is Blight so far?
0:40.3	Like it sounds so simple.
0:41.3	They had no idea.
0:43.3	But now the data's...
0:44.3	I find this not only refreshing, but at some level astounding.
0:52.3	Nature.
0:53.3	Welcome back to the Nature podcast.
0:58.0	This week we're finding out some of the issues affecting LGBTQ plus people in research
1:03.0	and looking into the genome of one of Australia's most iconic animals.
1:06.0	Plus we'll hear about the computer coded in DNA.
1:10.0	I'm Adam Levy. And I'm Benjamin Thompson.
1:18.0	First up this week, we have some koality content for you. Why did you say it like that?
1:23.4	Like what? Well, you said quality a bit weird. Did I? This better not be a koala pun.
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