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Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?

Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?

FromThe Daily


Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?

FromThe Daily

ratings:
Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In a major advance in science, DNA from Bronze Age skeletons is providing clues to modern medical mysteries.Carl Zimmer, who covers life sciences for The Times, explains how a new field of study is changing the way we think about treatments for devastating diseases.Guest: Carl Zimmer, a science correspondent who writes the Origins column for The New York Times.Background reading: Ancient Skeletons Give Clues to Modern Medical MysteriesMorning Person? You Might Have Neanderthal Genes to Thank.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Released:
Jan 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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