Listen "Are We Really 50% Genetically Related to Bananas?"
Episode Synopsis
We have all heard that humans share 50% of their genes to bananas. Is this actually true? And what does this have to do with all of the life on Earth, the human genome, and more? In this episode, I will take you into the science of human genetics and explain this wild statement!
Here’s an article! It is called “DNA – Explained” (https://spectacularsci.com/2025/03/dna-explained-article/)
Here’s an activity! It is called “DNA Worksheet Activity” (https://spectacularsci.com/2025/03/dna-worksheet-activity/)
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