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Right Hand, Left Hand
Episode 428

Right Hand, Left Hand

How handedness spans the scientific world, from the smallest particles in the Universe to drugs that cure disease...

The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists

April 1, 201452m 11s

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Show Notes

How handedness spans the scientific world, from the smallest particles in the Universe to the drugs that cure disease and even the way you hold a pen, goes under the microscope this week as we explore the realms of asymmetry. Plus, in the news, the world's first synthetic chromosome, the goo that stops bones breaking, is there a giant planet lurking beyond Pluto, aircraft black boxes and anti-aphrodisiacs... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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