How the discovery of the DNA code changed our understanding of evolution

The Race to Crack the Genetic Code with Matthew Cobb · 38:37 · Video: The Royal Institution · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the complex history of how scientists decoded DNA, a breakthrough that provided the essential evidence needed to confirm the theory of evolution.

In this presentation, Matthew Cobb, Professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester, unravels the intricate story of the race to crack the genetic code. The discussion investigates how this scientific achievement confirmed evolutionary theory and explores the fundamental question of why life evolved in its specific form.

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