Naked Scientists - 05.11.20 - Genetics, DNA Extraction and the Human Genome Project

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Recorded20 Nov 2005

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This week we unravel the secrets of DNA as Darren Grafham discusses the importance of sequencing genomes and how the Human Genome Project has improved medicine, Mike Majerus reveals why we look different from worms despite sharing genetic information, Anna Lacey interviews BBC producer Mike Salisbury about the new David Attenborough series, Life in the Undergrowth, and Kitchen Science goes back to school for a live DNA extraction experiment. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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