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DNA Explained: How Genetics Shape Who You Are (and Why It Matters)

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DNA isn’t magic—but it is one of the most powerful instruction systems in the universe.

In this deep-dive episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole break down genetics, DNA, and inheritance in a way that actually makes sense—no lab coat required. From the tiny molecular code inside your cells to the ethical questions surrounding modern gene editing, this episode connects the science to real life.

🧬 What DNA actually is (and what it doesn’t do)

🧠 The difference between DNA, genes…

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