Bacterial Genetics Breakthrough
Tatum's groundbreaking experiments with E. Coli revealed that bacteria possess genes, challenging previous assumptions about their reproductive capabilities. His work, alongside Lederberg and Beadle, led to the discovery of gene exchange in bacteria, a monumental finding that reshaped our understanding of genetics. Remarkably, Lederberg achieved this at just 21 years old, ultimately earning a Nobel Prize for their collective contributions.In this clip
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