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From Hot Springs, a Biomedical Breakthrough
Series: May 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From: Pat Maxwell
Length: 00:01:32
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Research scientist Thomas Brock discovered life forms that thrive in the scalding environment of geysers and springs in Yellowstone leading to revolutionary advances in the biological sciences - advances that provide many benefits to human society...
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Research scientist Thomas Brock discovered life forms that thrive in the scalding environment of geysers and springs in Yellowstone leading to revolutionary advances in the biological sciences - advances that provide many benefits to human society...
