Bacteria often get a bad rap, but they’re some of our best partners in science and medicine! In this episode, we’ll explore what bacteria are doing with their DNA — including how they can trade it around. We’ll learn about chromosomes and plasmids, gene expression and recombinant DNA, and how E. coli are used to make insulin.<br /><br />Introduction: The Microbiome 00:00<br />Prokaryotes & DNA 1:33<br />Plasmids & Horizontal Gene Transfer 2:44<br />Insulin 4:49<br />Gene Expression 6:30<br />Dr. Rebecca Lancefield 7:54<br />Review & Credits 9:05<br />
