Hey, where did you get those genes?!?
Leave a reviewToday we’re talking genes – the recipe for you! We’ll go microscopic and check out how traits like hair color are passed down through your family. We’ll also hear the story of genetics pioneer Nettie Stevens and find out how current-day geneticist Janina Jeff unlocks the information packed in genes. And if you have ever wondered how two black Labrador retrievers can be the parents of a yellow Lab, you’re not alone. We have the answer to that too. All this and an especially rambunctious Mystery Sound. Don’t forget to listen to through to the end, where the Moment of Um tackles the question: do we sneeze in our sleep?
© American Public Media | 00:31:18
|
Full episode description
Episode One: Eating!
This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.
Full Episode description
Today we’re talking genes – the recipe for you! We’ll go microscopic and check out how traits like hair color are passed down through your family. We’ll also hear the story of genetics pioneer Nettie Stevens and find out how current-day geneticist Janina Jeff unlocks the information packed in genes. And if you have ever wondered how two black Labrador retrievers can be the parents of a yellow Lab, you’re not alone. We have the answer to that too. All this and an especially rambunctious Mystery Sound. Don’t forget to listen to through to the end, where the Moment of Um tackles the question: do we sneeze in our sleep?
This episode is sponsored by:
Discount Tire – Visit discounttire.com to find out more.
KiwiCo – Visit kiwico.com/brainson for a free trial to this subscription service of hands on art and science projects.
Panama City Beach – Go to VisitPanamaCityBeach.com to find out more
© American Public Mediabop| Status: Active, 346 episodes | Kind: Episodic | Episode URL
The content, Artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.
