Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with ...
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Changes to our genetic modification laws have our scientists and politicians struggling to agree on a way forward. Over the last few weeks we have been discussing various aspects of the gene tech bill which has stalled in Parliament. We've spoken to Professor Andrew Allan and Professor Jack Heinemann for their take on the issue. Today... we want to delve into the labelling of food... because how would we know if the food we're eating is genetically modified? Emily King is a food systems expert and the author of Re-food - she is urging caution over changes to our GM laws and labelling.
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