How We Got The DNA From This Extremely Rare Ciliate

The video explores the discovery of the ciliate Legendra Loyaza by James, a Master of Microscopes, and his team. It delves into the significance of genetic data in understanding organisms, highlighting the process of isolating and cleaning DNA. The video explains the importance of PCR in amplifying DNA and its various applications. Finally, it discusses the taxonomic discoveries made about Legendra Loyaza and the implications of these findings.

What does the process of freezing and thawing do to the cells of the organism?

What is PCR and why is it important in the study of genetics?

How does James determine the taxonomic family of the Legendre organism?