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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2025 · 11 MIN

The DNA Detectives: How Two Scientists Unlocked Life's Secret Code

from Curious Kids: For Kids Who Love to Learn · host Wonder Works Media

In this episode, we unravel the incredible story of DNA—our body’s ultimate recipe book! Discover how this tiny molecule, which contains instructions for everything from your height to how you sneeze, was uncovered through a mix of curiosity, persistence, and brilliant minds. Meet Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, two groundbreaking scientists whose unique approaches helped decode DNA’s structure. Learn amazing facts, like how your DNA could stretch to the moon and back, and explore how this discovery revolutionized science. From glowing plants to ancient mammoth DNA, we’ll show how DNA impacts everything from modern medicine to solving mysteries. Perfect for curious kids and families, this episode dives into the science, history, and magic of what makes us who we are!

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In this episode, we unravel the incredible story of DNA—our body’s ultimate recipe book! Discover how this tiny molecule, which contains instructions for everything from your height to how you sneeze, was uncovered through a mix of curiosity,...

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