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The Ames Test

Distillations: Science + Culture + History by Science History Institute

Jul 9, 202443:27Science & Medicine

In 1973 biochemist Bruce Ames created a simple test that showed if chemicals had the potential to cause cancer. The Ames test made him a hero of the emerging environmental movement. But then he completely changed course...

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The Ames Test is an episode from Distillations: Science + Culture + History by Science History Institute. In 1973 biochemist Bruce Ames created a simple test that showed if chemicals had the potential to cause cancer. The Ames test made him...

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Published Jul 9, 2024, 43:27 long, audio available.

The Ames Test

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