30 min listen
Doing the twist - packing DNA
Doing the twist - packing DNA
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, containing your genes. But not only does it have to be packed up to fit in there, it also has to be organised and read. Plus, how genetic variations are linked to cancer risk,analysing dinosaur DNA, and an adventurous gene of the month.
Released:
Apr 13, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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