Alone with her maize plants, McClintock discovered mobile genetic elements and patiently waited decades for biology to catch up to what she’d seen.

Alone with her maize plants, McClintock discovered mobile genetic elements and patiently waited decades for biology to catch up to what she’d seen.

Barbara McClintock – The Cornfield and the Jumping Gene

Scientific Giants takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of history’s greatest minds. From Newton and Curie to Einstein and beyond, these are the thinkers who reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Each episode uncovers the struggles, breakthroughs, and lasting influence of the scientists who changed the course of human history — showing how their ideas continue to shape the world we live in today.Produced by Selenius Media

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Scientific Giants takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of history’s greatest minds. From Newton and Curie to Einstein and beyond, these are the thinkers who reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Each episode uncovers the struggles, breakthroughs, and lasting influence of the scientists who changed the course of human history — showing how their ideas continue to shape the world we live in today. Produced by Selenius Media

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Barbara McClintock – The Cornfield and the Jumping Gene

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