Gregor Mendel: The Father of Genetics

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Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Morris M.
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris

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[Sciencerely]

I'm a stem cell researcher and it is still astonishing to think how Mendel's work shaped biology. Due to his discoveries, other scientist could start to study genetics and find incredible mechanisms such as complex interactions of numerous genes (+ environmental factors) which give us our body heights, packing DNA more tightly to turn off genes or ancient DNA which can jump within our chromosomes and provoke cancer (would love to make a video about these topics in the nearer future!). And all thanks to a single monk!

[mylinuxgr]

Mendels genius shined when he guessed right that inheritance of traits was based on a pair of "elements" per individual per trait. This duality of gene copies within each individual and the random passing of one of these copies in the next generation was the only logical mathematical explanation that could lead to the ratios of traits he observed in the F2 generation. So, besides genetics, he invented experimental math before statistics was even an idea. One of the most brilliant minds in human history!

[ethanramos]

“I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work”
Gregor Mendel

[Wi-Fi-El]

I remember in middle school, I learned about Mendel, and that spring I bought about twenty breeds of chili pepper seeds to make hybrids. I didn't get many, but I did get a few neat hybrids. The banana pepper plant grew what I think was a Thai dragon hybrid, and some of the purple bell peppers had blisters like the Trinidad moruga plant next to it

[aprilrain]

People like Mendel really speak to me. I’m an autistic 14 year old girl and I started gaining interest in scientists, starting with Michael Faraday. Something about him, Mendel, and others really inspire me. Having a special interest isn’t like any other interest, it can engulf your life sometimes. I’m glad that I’m able to appreciate Mendel and his work!

[tr]

Fr. Gregor, one of the sources of inspiration for me becoming a biologist and a Catholic.

[twocvbloke]

I can fully sympathise with him, my mental health has prematurely ended a lot of things for me, aswell as prevented me doing things owing to breakdowns, anxiety and just sheer emotional failure, but at least he proved that even those of us who are worst off can still do great things... :)

[friedmahooga]

Very grateful to him. If it hadn't been for the discovery of genetics and subsequent work done in the field, we might never have found out what my little niece's mystery illness was.

[covishen]

I learned what most American kids learn about Mendel, that he grew peas and worked with them becoming the father of genetics, but that was about it. After watching this, all I can say is just Wow! That he had melancholy (major depression today), came from a very modest background, etc is amazing in it's own right. Simon did an amazing job with this episode.

[ItsJustLisa]

I was introduced to Mendel in high school biology and was immediately fascinated. Thank you for filling in what biology class did not. Others may not be as interested in his personal story, I think it fills in what just his scientific work did not.

[lhart]

Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin are the two reasons why I fell in love with Genetics. :-)

[ignitionfrn]

1:50 - Chapter 1 - The boy from nowhere
5:50 - Chapter 2 - Brno days
9:25 - Mid roll ads
10:45 - Chapter 3 - The monk in the garden
17:30 - Chapter 4 - First they ignore you
21:00 - Chapter 5 - Rediscovery

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Ah yes, this is the guy everyone learned about in Biology in high school

[darmus]

I remember reading about Gregor Mendel in 10th grade. Out of all the subjects in biology, only the one(can't remember the name) chapter that covered about him, made me smile. That chapter had the easiest diagrams, explanations and just the right amount of length to it.

[PSquared-oovq]

That was very interesting. I had always imagined him laboring on his work sub rosa, under the thumb of an oppressive church. Instead, he benefited from several enlightened religious men, who (to borrow a phrase) cultivated his obvious intellect. Good episode.

[overdozze]

I'd love to see a video on Pedro II of Brazil. Lost his mum at 1, became emperor at 6, did good for the country, but ultimately died in exile, sad and broke, refused to spill blood for the crown and to own slaves

[AbrahamLincoln]

As you can see, I've been waiting for one of my own biographies.

[clintzandrewmatugas]

Thanks a lot guys, may God bless all of you and the viewers more.

[amandajones]

As someone who has lived with depression my entire life and thrived in many careers, I can't say how important personal projects are that don't involve anyone else. His long term pea project sounds heavenly to me. Not all depression is the same, but having 1. A personal project that only you are responsible for 2. Something you have to keep alive 3. Something that keeps your mind busy and structured and 4. A schedule are ways it sounds like he helped live with his depression.

[agathor]

Talking about Mendels depression... I fully understand how he must have felt. I've been fighting depression for 10 long years and doing my PhD made it so much worse. I know many scientists who are afflicted by this disease.