The Next Big Idea CELLS: Siddhartha Mukherjee on the Breakthroughs That Are Revolutionizing Medicine
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Feb 2, 2023 AI Snips
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Explain Your Science In One Sentence
- Siddhartha Mukherjee says scientists must explain their work in one clear sentence to justify their profession.
- Clear explanations sustain research and help engage the public.
Uncertainty Doesn't Undermine Science
- Mukherjee emphasizes that scientific uncertainty is normal and facts change over time.
- He stresses that the scientific process and standards of proof remain steady despite evolving facts.
Three Laws That Shape Biology
- Mukherjee frames three foundational biological laws: evolution, the universality of the genetic code, and cell theory.
- He views cellular complexity as an evolutionary rather than divine miracle.