Journey to the Microcosmos: How We Got the DNA From This Extremely Rare Ciliate
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To study organisms at the genetic level, scientists need their DNA. This means that they need to be able to wade through all the bits and pieces lying within their tiny bodies to pick out something even tinier. So how do scientists manage to get the precious DNA from Legendrea loyezae and the other ciliates they are interested in studying? Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes, 9 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2022
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
- Writer: Lori Wilson
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