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In this edition: We learn how same-sex sexual behaviour is common in macaques, how to teach robots to walk like dogs, and how DNA affects your health.

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– We learn how research has revealed that same-sex sexual behaviour among male macaques in one colony is widespread and may be beneficial.

– We talk to Dr Antoine Cully about what goes into making a functional robot. Should they walk on four legs like dogs or two legs like humans? What if one of the legs fails? And how do you integrate the latest AI?

– From the podcast, we get a refresher on the basics of DNA, and learn how is hoping to improve prediction and diagnosis in healthcare, moving from treatment to prevention.

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The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's MSc Science Communication course. He’s also a longstanding BBC presenter and reporter. Gareth is joined each month by our roving reporters in the Communications Division.