<p>Our genome is the recipe that makes us who we are and the day the human genome was finally mapped out was one of great celebration for scientists across the world. Yet, we still do not know what one fifth of those genes do. But, as Luke explains, thanks to new research some of these gaps in our knowledge are being filled.</p>

Our genome is the recipe that makes us who we are and the day the human genome was finally mapped out was one of great celebration for scientists across the world. Yet, we still do not know what one fifth of those genes do. But, as Luke explains, thanks to new research some of these gaps in our knowledge are being filled.

131. The Science of the Genome

Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun.

Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun.

Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill&nbsp;on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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