On today's episode we look at the real and imagined implications of genetic modification in the middle of the 20th century. First, the early promise of plant modification. Then how this science inspired classic sci-fi films.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:31 Introduction

01:42Interview with Helen Curry

09:48 Hollywood and the Atomic Age

13:40 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Andy Mangravite and Michal Meyer for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.