Shots of Science Talk 2023

A 3 min talk to an audience of the public as part of the larger Shots of Science event. Jumping genes are powerful hitchhikers that inhabit the DNA of all walks of life from microbes to humans. These rogue elements have the remarkable ability to rewire bacterial genomes providing boosts and superpowers to their hosts. Join me on this journey to unravel the secrets of these miniature genetic adventurers showcasing their quest for survival and self-interest within the world of bacteria. They are just short stretches of DNA, but they can do so much! It’s a story of intrigue, innovation, and evolution that’s sure to leave you astounded by the tiny but mighty inhabitants of the bacterial world