Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics

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Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics

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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Barbara McClintock, who challenged the rigid dogma of genetics with her discovery of "jumping genes." We examine how her revolutionary findings were initially dismissed by the scientific establishment and how her persistence ultimately reshaped our understanding of the genome.

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00:00 The Beads-on-a-String Theory
02:26 McClintock's Early Discoveries
05:39 Dismissal by the Establishment
09:49 Years of Isolation
12:18 Vindicated by New Research
15:23 Legacy and Lessons for Leaders

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