2025-W8 Biology, Biohacking, and Building on Mars: A Journey from DNA to Starbase
Description
In this week's episode, we explore Christine's new adventures in biohacking and home biology experiments, including plans for a PCR machine and DNA analysis. Casey shares detailed insights from his recent visit to SpaceX's Starbase, discussing the facility's impressive growth and the technical challenges of Mars colonization. The conversation weaves through topics from DNA structure to educational approaches for children, while touching on historical figures and the evolution of dating technology.
Links:
Lost in Math by Sabine Hossenfelder
Beast Academy - Math education program
The Amoeba Sisters - Biology education resources
Bento Lab - Portable DNA analysis laboratory
Bacterial CRISPR and Fluorescent Yeast Combo Kit
BioBits - Educational biology kits
SpaceX Starbase - SpaceX's launch facility
Everyday Astronaut's Starbase Tour
Dwarkesh Podcast with Jeff Dean
TSMC Founder Interview on Acquired
Valentine's Day reflections: single women in STEM into single men in STEM
Scientific Concepts:
Histones - Proteins that help organize DNA
Karyotype - Chromosomal display
PCR Machine - DNA/RNA amplification technology
Gel Electrophoresis - DNA/RNA separation technique
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