RNAi: Slicing, dicing and serving your cells - Alex Dainis
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RNA, the genetic messenger, makes sure the DNA recipe gives your cells exactly what they ordered. But sometimes that means inhibiting some other RNA that got the recipe wrong. This process is called RNA interference (RNAi), and it acts as a self-correcting system within the complicated genetic kitchen of your body. Alex Dainis explains the importance -- and exciting potential -- of RNAi.
Scientists discovered RNAi in petunias when they introduced an additional gene for purple pigment and instead of flowers with more purple pigment, got flowers with white patches. Explain how RNAi creates these white flowers instead of purple.
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- Educator Alex Dainis
- Director Veronica Wallenberg
- Animator Johan Sonestedt
- Narrator Alex Dainis
