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The Skeptics Guide #1003 - Sep 28 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Science or Fiction: Unraveling Truth in Genetics

In this chapter, the hosts play 'Science or Fiction,' discussing three science news items regarding evolutionary biology and gene therapy. They examine the claims about mammal-like jaw evolution, gene manipulation, and the feasibility of new therapies for hemophilia B, balancing skepticism with curiosity. The conversation highlights the complexities of genetics and evolutionary processes, revealing the intriguing nature of bacterial gene alteration and mammal ancestry.

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