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131. The Science of the Genome

Our genome is the recipe that makes us who we are and the day the human genome was finally mapped out was one of great celebration for scientists across the world. Yet, we still do not know what one fifth of those genes do. But, as Luke explains, thanks to new research some of these gaps in our knowledge are being filled.

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07.00 24 Aug 2023


131. The Science of the Genome



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07.00 24 Aug 2023


Our genome is the recipe that makes us who we are and the day the human genome was finally mapped out was one of great celebration for scientists across the world. Yet, we still do not know what one fifth of those genes do. But, as Luke explains, thanks to new research some of these gaps in our knowledge are being filled.


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