Fertile ambitions: scientists’ plans to slow the biological clock

Two European startups are tackling the chromosomal abnormalities that make it difficult for older women to get pregnant. Their innovations might also prevent younger women from miscarrying. Belarusian culture looks increasingly Russian. And the world is taking a liking to biltong.

Guests and host:

• Catherine Brahic, environment editor
• Katie Bryant, senior video producer
• John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
• Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Infertility, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF),
• Belarus, Russia, Alexander Lukashenko
• Biltong, South Africa, meat

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