Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty

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

🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

On today's show:, scientists successfully treat Huntington's disease for the first time, slowing the disease by at least 75%: we hear how they've done it. Also, the High Seas Treaty takes a step closer to protecting the world's oceans. And the Earth-sized planet not that far away that might have conditions suitable for life. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	I'm always up before the birds and the kids.
0:02.9	Good thing Costa Express is always up too.
0:07.0	Early starts are easier with great coffee.
0:09.7	And if I grab one for Bob, I might even get some decent company.
0:14.5	Large cappuccino for the bloke who's half asleep.
0:17.2	Oh, you legend.
0:19.6	Now that's a proper coffee.
0:21.3	Should kick in Justin Samfut to remember which end of the screwdriver to use.
0:25.1	Hmm.
0:26.3	Costa Express.
0:27.8	Quality coffee every time.
0:35.2	All engine running.
0:36.8	Absolutely genius.
0:37.7	Welcome.
0:38.6	Welcome.
0:39.5	This is the show where we bring you science.
0:41.3	What that essentially means is...
0:42.8	Discovery is advanced.
0:43.9	Research.
0:45.1	Technology.
0:46.0	Unbelievable.
0:47.0	Without further ado, this is The Naked Scientists.
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