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The Gene Explained | Is That a Banana in Your Genes?

Humans are indeed genetically related to bananas (as well as slugs), but how exactly?

It’s true that the banana and the slug are our genetic relatives, and so is everything else. But what does that mean? Which parts of our genes are related and just how much overall do we have in common with a banana and as science advances, how will that affect future fruit baskets?

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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