About this episode
On today's episode we look at the real and imagined implications of genetic modification in the middle of the 20th century. First, the early promise of plant modification. Then how this science inspired classic sci-fi films.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:42Interview with Helen Curry
09:48 Hollywood and the Atomic Age
13:40 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Andy Mangravite and Michal Meyer for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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