DNA and proteins from ancient books, music made from data, and the keys to poverty traps
DNA and proteins from ancient books, music made from data, and the keys to poverty traps  
Podcast: Science Magazine Podcast
Published On: Thu Jul 27 2017
Description: This week we hear stories on turning data sets into symphonies for business and pleasure, why so much of the world is stuck in the poverty trap, and calls for stiffening statistical significance with Online News Editor David Grimm. Sarah Crespi talks to news writer Ann Gibbons about the biology of ancient books—what can we learn from DNA, proteins, and book worm trails about a book, its scribes, and its readers? Listen to previous podcasts. [Music: Jeffrey Cook] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices