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DNA: it carries hereditary information, it helps solve crimes, and now it can act as a flame retardant? What *can’t* this molecule do? In this episode, Alex uses solutions of homemade strawberry DNA and molecular-biology-standard salmon DNA, to try and make three different types of yarn flame-retardant. The results? A potentially sustainable option for future fireproof gear!
Producers:
Andrew Sobey
Elaine Seward
Darren Weaver
Writer:
Alex Dainis, PhD
Hosts:
Alex Dainis, PhD
Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff
Scientific Consultants:
Brianne Raccor, PhD
Michelle Boucher, PhD
Grant Bennett, PhD
Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell
Reactions is a production of the American Chemical Society.
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Sources:
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2013/TA/c3ta00107e#!divAbstract
