William Ratcliff

Will Ratcliff, a biologist at Georgia Tech known for his innovative work on yeast evolution, delves into the fascinating transition from unicellular to multicellular life. He discusses how his research with 'snowflake yeast' sheds light on this pivotal evolutionary leap. Ratcliff also shares surprising findings about the evolutionary roles of oxygen and cellular specialization. He explores the challenges of defending his work against skeptics and emphasizes the importance of constructive criticism in scientific inquiry.