228: Why Don't We Lay Eggs?

September 13, 2022 00:06:57
228: Why Don't We Lay Eggs?
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228: Why Don't We Lay Eggs?

Sep 13 2022 | 00:06:57

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Wouldn't it be cool if we could just put our eggs in a warmer instead of being pregnant for months and months?!?! We dive into some big science and BIG science words. Get ready for syncytin and viruses.

Check out the brain behind this topic, Dr. Noc on TikTok

Also Mammals Made By Viruses by Carl Zimmer

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