The Rest Is Politics: Leading 28: Paul Nurse: The power of genetics, battling politicians, and the fight against cancer
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Jul 24, 2023 Nobel Prize-winner Sir Paul Nurse discusses genetics, cancer treatment, and the importance of understanding cell division. He shares his unconventional upbringing and pursuit of biology, and the acquisition of a site for the Francis Crick Institute. The spectrum of science, political affiliations, frustrations with the Labour Party, and the government's response to COVID are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Unconventional Upbringing and Pursuing Biology
04:24 • 9min
The Acquisition of a Site and Bipartisan Support
13:06 • 2min
Genetics, Cell Division, and Cancer Treatment
14:54 • 2min
The Spectrum of Science: Discovery to Application
16:48 • 17min
Political Affiliations and Frustrations with the Labour Party
33:24 • 10min
Government's Response to COVID and Science Focus
43:05 • 18min