The Higher Biology Podcast

After 28 long summers, Scotland have qualified for The World Cup. In this special episode, Mr Downie is joined by the voice of Scottish football Hugh Keevins to explore why football means so much to so many people and why football memories can last a life time. They are joined by Mark Beaumont to chat with Craig Ferguson who is walking across America from LA to Boston in a kilt to raise money for...

Mr Downie is joined by Dr Jospeph Bull , an Associate Professor in Climate Change Biology at Oxford University. Dr Bull's research aims to explore whether and how net positive biodiversity outcomes and climate change mitigation can be achieved alongside economic development activities. In this episode he helps explore the diverse world of Conservation Biology. You can ask questions or get in...

Mr Downie is joined by Prof Lady Sue Black , a world leading forensic anthropologist whose work spans human anatomy, education and the investigation of war crimes. From her early days working in a butcher's shop, she has risen to become the 37th President of St John's College at Oxford University and a member of the House of Lords. Her groundbreaking research and real-world application o...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Genetic Control of Metabolism Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Genetic Control of Metabolism key area of the SQA Higher Bio...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Environmental Control of Metabolism Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Environmental Control of Metabolism key area of the SQ...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolism and Adverse Conditions Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Metabolism and Adverse Conditions key area of the SQA Hi...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators key area o...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Rate Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Metabolic Rate key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask ques...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Pathways Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Cellular Respiration key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You ca...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Pathways Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Genomic Sequencing key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Genomic Sequencing Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Genomic Sequencing key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Evolution Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Evolution key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . Don't forget to check...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Mutations Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Mutations key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or g...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of the Genome Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Structure of the Genome key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Cellular Differentiation Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Cellular Differentiation key area of the SQA Higher Biology Cours...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Gene Expression Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Gene Expression key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask qu...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Replication of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Replication of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can...

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Structure of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask...

Mr Downie is joined by Prof Brian Frier and Prof Mark Strachan This episode is based on the Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity key area of the SQA Higher Human Biology Course You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers ; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Brow...

Mr Downie is joined by Prof Julie Fitzpatrick OBE who is Scotland's Chief Scientific Adviser and CEO of the Moredun Research Institute Foundation . This episode explores her significant contributions to the world of science and how she has dedicated herself to fostering innovation and collaboration. Her work extends far beyond the laboratory, as she tirelessly champions the importance of scie...

Mr Downie is joined by fisheries scientist Prof Ken Whelan and Herpetologist Ollie Thomas . This episode is based on the Metabolism of Conformers and Regulators Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers ; everything you need to learn, review and prep...

Mr Downie is joined by Robert Bilott, a seasoned and internationally-recognized litigator, advocate, and author. Rob has gained international prominence in connection with uncovering and disclosing the world-wide impact of environmental contamination by the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances), particularly PFOA and PFOS. You can ask questions or get in touch...

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it.  This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands.  By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to...

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it.  This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands.  By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to...

Mr Downie is joined by Sir Geoff Palmer, who is currently Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a human rights activist. In 1989, Sir Geoff became Scotland’s first black professor and is most famously known for having invented the barley abrasion process. Sir Geoff was knighted in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to human ri...