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Steve Jones
Geneticist Steve Jones lives life in the slow lane, studying snails. Prof Jim Al-Khalili discovers what his research can tell us about natural selection.
Professor Steve Jones is a geneticist who says he lives life in the slow lane, studying snails. His work shows how animals adapt to the environment they live in. He is also a prolific writer of science books who wrote his first book, "The Language of the Genes" as a response to unsuccessful grant applications.
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Tue 7 Aug 201221:30
BBC Radio 4
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- Tue 7 Aug 201209:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 7 Aug 201221:30BBC Radio 4
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