About this episode
In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Barbara McClintock, a pioneering geneticist who discovered 'jumping genes' in corn, challenging the rigid scientific dogma of her time. We learn how her groundbreaking work was initially dismissed by the scientific establishment but eventually led to a Nobel Prize, highlighting the importance of recognizing and acting on data that contradicts established beliefs.Chapters00:00 Barbara McClintock and Jumping Genes01:41 A Solitary High Performer03:37 Dismissal by the Scientific Establishment05:00 Professional Execution and Isolation06:34 Rediscovery and Vindication11:04 The Anomaly Registry
