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The future of fingerprinting
The future of fingerprinting
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
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.
Released:
Jun 13, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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