6min chapter

Unexpected Elements cover image

Co-operation and cohesion

Unexpected Elements

CHAPTER

The Human Genome Project

The Pangino project is celebrating the 20th anniversary of when we first read all of a human's DNA. It took seven years hundreds of scientists cost almost three billion dollars and amazingly came in under budget and on time. Researchers have just published the first draft pan genome it's an updated snapshot which has captured much more of humanity's diversity than was previously available. Listen as if you too would like unexpected answers to your questions do send them into unexpected at bbc.co.uk or call plus 44 330 678 3080.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode