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Back to EpisodesA shocking means to move genes
Episode 99
Published 1 year, 10 months ago
Description
Nels and Vincent reveal how electric organ discharge from the electric eel facilitates the introduction of DNA into teleost larvae.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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