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Join Dr Laila Moubayidin from the John Innes Centre to find out about the difference between bilateral and radial symmetry, and why the laws that govern art and architecture are also vital for the health of organisms. We also investigate why 'breaking' symmetry can be a crucial adaptation for some animals, including humans.

Dr Laila Moubayidin is a Royal Society University Research Fellow.

Special thanks to Alex M. Schreiber, St. Lawrence University for the 'flatfish metamorphosis' video

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