Description

Explore the story of DNA, from ancient ideas about heredity to discovering the double helix structure of DNA. Learn how scientists unlocked the blueprint of life and the ups and downs of genetic research in the 20th century. Tune in for a journey through the science that reshaped our world. Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling.

The episode draws heavily from 

DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies,

The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more

If you want to know more about the horrors of eugenics, refer to the documentary: The Eugenic Crusade 

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