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Rewriting Our Story with Ancient DNA
Dramatic advances in ancient DNA technologies have revolutionized our understanding of the human past. Today, the genomes of more than 10,000 ancient humans have been sequenced. The new series from CARTA, Ancient DNA – New Revelations, explores the diverse applications of archaeogenomics in shaping not only a new vision of the human past, but also…
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Unlocking the Future of Aging
What if the key to longevity is already within us? In a fascinating talk, Michael J. Corley, Ph.D., dives into cutting-edge research on aging, the role of ancient viruses in our DNA, and how simple lifestyle changes can have a profound impact on our health. Dr. Corley explores the intricate connection between our gut microbiome…
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The CRISPR Revolution
Jennifer Doudna is a leader in the CRISPR revolution. This new technology is a gene editing tool that manipulates DNA within organisms. The editing process has a wide variety of applications including correcting genetic defects, treating and preventing the spread of diseases and improving crops. Doudna, Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology at UC…
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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life with J. Craig Venter
“We are DNA software driven machines,” states scientist and visionary J. Craig Venter, as he discusses the creation of life with synthetic genomics and his latest book, “Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life.” Venter is interviewed by The Science Network’s Roger Bingham, who agrees with Venter…