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The Gene Explained | Invasion of the Gene Snatchers

How do viruses work? Sort of like an alien invasion that replaces our cell’s genetic code.

How do viruses work? Sort of like aliens that invade cells and take them over. They do that enough times, and you’ve got a big ol’ problem on your hands. In this episode, learn how a virus invades and what it does to not only kill a cell but create a sort of infectious bomb that contaminates other cells.

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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