The transcript discusses the experience of receiving a prestigious prize and the need to verify its authenticity. It then delves into genetic experiments conducted in the 1950s, which demonstrated that all cells have the same genes, allowing for cell differentiation. The speaker reflects on their contributions to developmental biology and addresses perceptions of their work over the years.

What does the speaker imply about the understanding of genetics in the 1950s?

What contribution does the speaker believe they made to the field of developmental biology?