Genetic Adaptation for Cold Weather, Default Networks in the Brain, and Earthquake Science

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases. Invited guest Christine Leonard, a PhD student from the Department of Psychiatry at University of Melbourne, discusses her research into default networks in the brain responsible for self-reflection when there is nothing else demanding attention. Invited guest Dr Dee Ninis, an earthquake scientist from the Seismology Research Centre, discusses the recent earthquakes that have happened in Australia.

With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Linden.

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