E. coli outbreaks, and sniffing the air for DNA

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Natural Sciences, Science, Science Radio, Naked Scientists, Health & Fitness, Engineering, Medicine, Technology, Life Sciences

4.6 • 958 Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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This episode of The Naked Scientists: How scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak. Lettuce leaves look like the source, but how? Also, how atomic bomb tests have helped us build a better picture of how much carbon plants can lock away - and the news is both good and bad. And, how scientists near Norwich are sniffing the air... for DNA. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:52.3	This is the show where we bring you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine.
0:58.0	I'm Chris Smith. And in the program this week how scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak.
1:03.4	Lettis leaves look likely to be the source.
1:06.0	But how?
1:07.1	Also, how atomic bomb tests have helped us to build a better picture of how much carbon
1:11.6	plants can actually lock away and the news is both good
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