Big Biology

Ep 4: The Science and Politics of Basic Biology (Full Conversation)


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Is there a role for basic research in our society? Do scientists studying animals waste tax-payer money? How does learning about evolutionary biology benefit humans? Tune in to this episode to hear science journalist and writer Carl Zimmer talk about the importance of basic research and the future of biology.
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Big BiologyBy Art Woods, Cameron Ghalambor, and Marty Martin

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