Ask A Biologist Podcast

Making Life Happen

March 29, 2023 Dr. Biology Talks with Brandon Ogbunu Episode 124
Making Life Happen
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Ask A Biologist Podcast
Making Life Happen
Mar 29, 2023 Episode 124
Dr. Biology Talks with Brandon Ogbunu

We hear a lot about DNA, but not as much about RNA. It is true that DNA is the encyclopedia of life or the ultimate instruction manual for living things. But what good is a book if it is not read or an instruction manual that is not used? This is where RNA comes into the story of life. It is the unsung hero, or maybe the superhero of cells. Dr. Biology has the opportunity to sit down and talk to a big fan of RNA. Computational biologist, Brandon Ogbunu talks about his early work, which he titled The Liberation of RNA, and much more in this very fun and thought-provoking episode.

Learn more about: Brandon Ogbunu
Learn more about: Cells


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We hear a lot about DNA, but not as much about RNA. It is true that DNA is the encyclopedia of life or the ultimate instruction manual for living things. But what good is a book if it is not read or an instruction manual that is not used? This is where RNA comes into the story of life. It is the unsung hero, or maybe the superhero of cells. Dr. Biology has the opportunity to sit down and talk to a big fan of RNA. Computational biologist, Brandon Ogbunu talks about his early work, which he titled The Liberation of RNA, and much more in this very fun and thought-provoking episode.

Learn more about: Brandon Ogbunu
Learn more about: Cells


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Introduction
DNA
RNA - super hero
Central dogma
Mutations and apple sauce
Mutations and evolution
The Storyteller
Rules of science
Climate change and evolution
Three questions
When did you know you wanted to be a biologist?
What would you be if you were not a biologist?
What would you be if you were not a biologist?