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Radio 5 Live,19 mins

Could A Human Actually Get Superpowers?

Teach Me A Lesson with Greg James and Bella Mackie

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This is a clipped version of an episode of Teach Me A Lesson. Greg James and Bella Mackie take a lesson in genetics from biology teacher Ms Marwick. Greg and Bella look at the science behind DNA, find out why loving cheese is a secret superpower, and discover how genetic manipulation could help humans fly, go invisible or even freeze themselves. The discussion turns to what superpowers they would like each other to have, and would they... could they... clone Barney the Dog? Bad students of all ages are welcome. Expect brilliant teachers, captivating subjects but absolutely no homework.

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