What part of our body could stretch all the way to Pluto?
Dr Ruth Bancewicz from the Faraday Institute shares some fascinating facts about DNA on DNA day
On this day (25th April) 71 years ago, scientists in America discovered the double helix shape of DNA. In celebration, today is called DNA Day and Esther Higham from the Premier Christian Radio Breakfast team spoke to Dr Ruth Bancewicz from the Faraday Institute. Below is an adapted transcript of their conversation. You can hear their full conversation here… (Register to read the rest of the article)
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