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Jurassic Park: Unravelling the DNA of Fiction* **Host: ** Heidi Campo **Special Guest: ** Dr. Craig Coleman, Associate Professor of Plant Sciences, Brigham Young University --- **Episode Highlights: ** 1. **Introduction to Dr. Craig Coleman: ** Dive...
Jurassic Park: Unravelling the DNA of Fiction* **Host: ** Heidi Campo **Special Guest: ** Dr. Craig Coleman, Associate Professor of Plant Sciences, Brigham Young University --- **Episode Highlights: ** 1. **Introduction to Dr. Craig Coleman: ** Dive into the academic journey of our expert guest, boasting 27 years of teaching experience at BYU and a specialization in molecular genetics of plants. 2. **Jurassic Park - A Personal Perspective: ** Dr. Coleman reminisces about his first encounter with the iconic movie in theaters and his subsequent reading of the book. Discover his take on the blend of entertainment and science. 3. **DNA Decoded: ** Unpack the complexities of DNA extraction, the differences in genetic makeup across species, and the intricacies of genome sequencing. 4. **Ethics in Science: ** A deep dive into the moral dilemmas posed by Jurassic Park. When it comes to groundbreaking scientific advancements, should the question be "can we?" or "should we?" 5. **The Business of Science: ** Reflect on the narrative of Jurassic Park, where the allure of financial gain overshadows the ethical considerations of reviving extinct species. --- **Tune in** to explore the blurred lines between fiction and reality and understand the science behind some of our favorite stories. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes diving into the scientific truths in popular fiction.
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Associate Professor of Plant Sciences at Brigham Young University. Masters of Science in genetics from BYU and Molecular and Cell Biology PhD from Penn State. I have taught courses in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology and biotechnology at BYU for 27 years. My research at BYU has focused on the molecular genetics of plants.
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