In this episode we’re becoming chromosomal criminals and learning about how researchers are stealing genes from the animal kingdom and using them to improve human health. From 13-lined ground squirrels teaching us how to recover from heart attacks, to bowhead whales showing us how to avoid cancer, there’s a lot geneticists can learn from Mother Nature. Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com) ) Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip) This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page. This podcast is created by First Create the Media )for the Genetics Society) - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.