It's Okay to Be Smart: Using Gene Editing to Repaint Butterfly Wings

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Butterfly metamorphosis is still a bit of a mystery. What happens inside a chrysalis to turn a caterpillar into a beautifully painted butterfly? In this episode, host Joe Hanson interviews Dr. Arnaud Martin, who uses the CRISPR genetic modification technology to learn about how genes build butterfly wings. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.

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Runtime: 12 minutes

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Insects, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2019
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: It's Okay to Be Smart

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