DNA Mutations Explained
Discover how various mutagens, including nitrous acid and intercalating agents, can lead to mispairing and frameshift mutations in DNA. Learn about the damaging effects of UV light, which can cause thymine dimers and distort the double helix structure. The discussion highlights the intricate relationship between mutagens and the DNA repair mechanisms that attempt to correct these errors, often with unintended consequences.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 147: Genetic Mutation and Repair
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