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How does DNA work?

Your DNA makes you, you -- but how does it work? These talks explore what we know about the genome, the unique genetic sequence that makes up life as we know it.

Talks about Genetics

Katsuhiko Hayashi

A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology

Erika Moore

Why do some bodies respond differently to disease?

Abdoulaye Diabaté

How to end malaria once and for all

Susan Freitas and Darren Parker

How does this all-female species reproduce?

Talya Hackett

Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes?

Jason W. Chin

A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future

Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira

The movement that inspired the Holocaust

Devin Shuman

The genes you don't get from your parents (but can't live without)

Ryan Phelan

The intended consequences of helping nature thrive

Kayla Mandel Sheets

You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think)

Luis Zambrano

These salamanders snack on each other (but don't die)

Laurence Hurst

Is human evolution speeding up or slowing down?

Prosanta Chakrabarty

What can DNA tests really tell us about our ancestry?

Lara Durgavich

An evolutionary perspective on human health and disease

Molly Webster

The weird history of the "sex chromosomes"

Sara-Jane Dunn

The next software revolution: programming biological cells

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Exclusive articles about Genetics

The treasure trove of unique genomes hiding in plain sight

Indigenous biomedical researcher Keolu Fox makes the case for studying Indigenous people’s DNA, something that could yield benefits for all of humanity.

Posted Feb 2017

What can you do with a home DNA machine? One unexpected answer: grow better truffles

Personal DNA testing machines are bringing lab-grade genetic science within reach of more people. A look at how a farmer is using DNA testing to cultivate the most elusive -- and prized -- of foods.

Posted Dec 2016

How patients with rare diseases can scour the world for a cure

Jimmy Lin shares how patients suffering from a rare genetic disorder can find the equally rare researcher who can help.

Posted Nov 2015

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