The Puzzling Platypus with Frank Grützner
The platypus is a fascinating animal that has perplexed generations of scientists. Now researchers are studying the platypus on the molecular level, and it's proving to be just as surprising.
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Show Notes
The platypus is a fascinating animal that has perplexed generations of scientists. Now researchers are studying the platypus on the molecular level, and it's just as surprising.
Frank Grützner is a professor of genetics at the University of Adelaide. Frank studies the monotremes, a different lineage of mammals that includes the iconic egg-laying duck-billed platypus and short-beaked echidna.
On this episode of The Show About Science, we talk about the genetic mysteries of the platypus and their potential for advancing medical science. It's a captivating journey into nature, genetics, and medical breakthroughs you won't want to miss.
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