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Flyover State ScienceA podcast where two Midwestern scientists demystify technical science to bring you the coolest science out of the middle of the country Author: Jackie and Kelsey
Flyover State Science was born out of a simple goal: to humanize and raise awareness about science being done in the Midwest and science relevant to the Midwest. To achieve this goal, Jackie (a biochemist) and Kelsey (a cancer biologist) use their scientific training to translate science out of technical science jargon and make it accessible for everyone. In this podcast, we'll be covering everything from GMOs to vaccines to the science of beer to climate change. We will end every segment with a science mythbusters segment from topics submitted by listeners, friends, and family. Hit us with some of the science myths or questions you may have and we'll dig in to find the truth. Let us do the research so you don't have to! Language: en-us Genres: Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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FSS007: GMO
Monday, 5 February, 2018
Welcome to episode 7 of Flyover State Science! Today we discuss genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. This is a big topic and one that we will likely return to in the future but first, we wanted to bring it back to basics. Have you ever wondered what food items are actually GMOs? (Spoiler alert - it's not wheat or oranges!) And what traits have been "genetically modified" and why? We cover the definition of GMOs, who makes them, and who approves their use. Listen and play along with Kelsey as she tries to guess what organisms have been modified based only on the genetic changes that have been made to them. Reach out to us on Facebook or through our website with comments or questions you have relating to GMOs!
