What happens when a scientist is also a musician? For Barbara McClintock, the combination may have led the way to a Nobel Prize in genetics. Science historian Jocelyn Bosley tells us the story of Barbara’s remarkable life, and how her experience playing banjo in a jazz band (yes) helped her discover “jumping genes.”

This is a very musical episode, with special guest jazz banjoist Mick Sullivan of <a href="https://thepastandthecurious.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Past &amp; The Curious</a>! We highly recommend his history podcast.

Want to hear more from our interview with Jocelyn? Listen to our exclusive interview episode on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, available to those who pledge just $1 or more a month!

We have more resources to learn about Barbara McClintock on our website, as well as links to Jocelyn’s podcast, Science! With Friends. Just go to <a href="https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sciencepodcastforkids.com</a>!

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