TEDxSHORTS: Tal Zak

TEDxSHORTS: Tal Zak

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How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico

DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. ...  Show more

Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green arg ...  Show more

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