FSS004: DNA 101 and Genetic Engineering in the Lab

Flight incoming! Episode 4 of Flyover State Science starts off with some background on the all-important topic of DNA. We re-tell the story of how the structure of DNA was determined in the early 1950's - a tale of fame, betrayal, and DNA.

We then talk about what "genes" are and why they are so improtant for understanding biology and studying diseases.

In the second segment of the show, we interview Dr. Jay Vivian about how genetic editing tools are used by scientists to address challenging and often subtle questions about human biology and disease.

Finally, in the science myth-busters segment, we examine the data behind the claim that talc powder causes ovarian cancer.

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