Michael Discovered A New Way To Make Twins

Michael Discovered A New Way To Make Twins

From The Rest Is Science by Goalhanger

May 31, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 56

About this episode

In this episode, Hannah and Michael explore the implications of a new way to create twins and the future of cloning.

Is there a new way to make twins? If there is, Michael's might just have discovered it. And hint: it's going to hard work. From Hannah’s twin-like sister to the most famous cells in human history, in this episode Hannah and Michael continue to explore whether we truly own of ourselves, this time at a microscopic level. From our genome, to our cells and even our personalities, what happens in a future where cloning is the norm? Where Zygotes might be used to create mini-Michaels? And where reproduction as we know it now is...optional. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack Meek Animator: Sam…

People in this episode

Host: Hannah

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

  • twins
  • cloning
  • genome
  • cells
  • reproduction
  • personalities

Keywords

  • twins
  • cloning
  • genome
  • cells
  • reproduction
  • Zygotes
  • personalities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cancer Research UK

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