Trofim Lysenko and Lysenkoism
Episode Date: May 19, 2022In the early 20th century, a Soviet agronomist named Trofim Lysenko developed some unique theories of biology and genetics. He rose to the top of th...
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2140 episodes transcribedIn the early 20th century, a Soviet agronomist named Trofim Lysenko developed some unique theories of biology and genetics. He rose to the top of th...
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