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In 'Average Joe Genetics' we explain complex scientific concepts related to genetics in a way that the "Average Joe" can appreciate. In this episode, we discuss commercial gene-mapping companies like 23andMe, how CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to bring threatened species back from the brink of extinction, and how humanity may one day use genetic modification to help humans survive on Mars.
Cover art photo provided by Martin Adams on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@martinadams

Average Joe Genetics with Hannah Weaver, Sarah Wilcox, and Parker Vesely Parker Vesely

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In 'Average Joe Genetics' we explain complex scientific concepts related to genetics in a way that the "Average Joe" can appreciate. In this episode, we discuss commercial gene-mapping companies like 23andMe, how CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to bring threatened species back from the brink of extinction, and how humanity may one day use genetic modification to help humans survive on Mars.
Cover art photo provided by Martin Adams on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@martinadams

    Average Joe Genetics with Hannah Weaver, Sarah Wilcox, and Parker Vesely

    Average Joe Genetics with Hannah Weaver, Sarah Wilcox, and Parker Vesely

    In Average Joe Genetics we explain complex sciences like genetics in ways that the 'Average Joe' can understand and appreciate.  In this episode we discuss the commercial genome mapping company 23andMe, how CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to help bring threatened species back from the brink of extinction, and how genetic modification may someday be used to enable humans to survive on Mars.

    • 50 min

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