Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics

Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics

11:41 Feb 20, 2026
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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Barbara McClintock, who challenged the rigid dogma of genetics with her discovery of "jumping genes." We examine how her revolutionary findings were initially dismissed by the scientific establishment and how her persistence ultimately reshaped our understanding of the genome.Chapters00:00 The Beads-on-a-String Theory02:26 McClintock's Early Discoveries05:39 Dismissal by the Establishment09:49 Years of Isolation12:18 Vindicated by New Research15:23 Legacy and Lessons for Leaders
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