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The Enigma of Sex OxPods
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Sex is so widespread that you could assume it’s essential for life as we know it, playing a central role in the evolution and development of animal and human societies. However, it’s not the only way of producing offspring, and compared to asexual reproduction, sex actually entails a number of costs. Because of this, ‘Why sex?’ is one of the most fundamental questions in biology that has puzzled scientists for many years.
In this episode of OxPods, biology PhD student Joe Woodman will be interviewing Dr Chris Wilson, an evolutionary biologist whose research aims to uncover why sex exists.
To learn more about OxPods, visit our website www.oxpods.co.uk, or follow us on socials @ox.pods.
OxPods is made possible through the support of our generous benefactors. Special thanks to: St Peter's College JCR, Jesus College JCR & Lady Margaret Hall JCR for supporting us in 2024.
Sex is so widespread that you could assume it’s essential for life as we know it, playing a central role in the evolution and development of animal and human societies. However, it’s not the only way of producing offspring, and compared to asexual reproduction, sex actually entails a number of costs. Because of this, ‘Why sex?’ is one of the most fundamental questions in biology that has puzzled scientists for many years.
In this episode of OxPods, biology PhD student Joe Woodman will be interviewing Dr Chris Wilson, an evolutionary biologist whose research aims to uncover why sex exists.
To learn more about OxPods, visit our website www.oxpods.co.uk, or follow us on socials @ox.pods.
OxPods is made possible through the support of our generous benefactors. Special thanks to: St Peter's College JCR, Jesus College JCR & Lady Margaret Hall JCR for supporting us in 2024.
31 min