Why are your eyes blue? Why do you have black hair? Why do you look similar to your parents? It’s all thanks to genes and DNA! DNA is the instruction manual that makes you, you! In this episode, Akshay takes you on a deep dive into the science of DNA, genes, the types of genes, and what makes you unique.

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Here is an article! It is called “All About DNA”. (https://spectacularsci.com/all-about-dna/)

Here is an activity! It is called “DNA Worksheet”. (https://spectacularsci.com/dna-worksheet/)