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Reading and writing about The Dance of Life and developemental biology reminded me of the time I was asked to write about a supposed flash of light occurring at the moment of conception. Articles like this one made the rounds on social media, getting everyone excited about a literal spark of life. Or at least I guess that’s what they were excited about; I didn’t really get it because I knew the light came from reagents scientists added to detect zinc and not the egg itself. I appreciated the opportunity to add clarity to the conversation and provide some insight into how science is practiced, but I’m pretty sure some folks felt like I was raining on their parade.
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