The Gene: An Intimate History

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The Gene Explained | The Gene That Transformed

What terrifying things go on inside of chrysalis, and what dark role do genes play?

What terrifying things go on in a chrysalis, and what dark role do genes play? In this episode, learn how a hormone wakes up a gene that triggers the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly -- from forming a chrysalis to liquefying the caterpillar to fuel the imaginal discs that form a butterfly.

AIR DATE 4/23/21

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About The Gene: An Intimate History

Powerful personal stories and stunning breakthroughs reveal the historical search for the human genome and the promise of modern research. Based on Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s best-seller on how genes impact heredity, disease and behavior.

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