Episode 16
The future of fingerprinting
Our genes are our unique calling card and DNA analysis can solve crimes and resolve family disputes. And it's set to revolutionise medicine.
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists · Will Tingle
June 13, 201330m 0s
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Show Notes
Our genes are our unique calling card, and DNA analysis has been used to solve crimes and resolve paternity disputes for decades. Now new genetic technology promises to revolutionise medicine. Plus, we meet the man who invented genetic fingerprinting, discuss Angelina Jolie's breasts, and savour a cheesy gene of the month. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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