Professional podcasters stand in front of a bunch of career scientists and say, what has science ever done? I don't know. Science eradicated measles until two months ago. Science means that a kid who grows up with cystic fibrosis now has a real chance at life. Science means that women who give birth now don't face a 1 in 5 chance of dying. They can now build families through IVF. Science is core to who we are as Americans. (01:16–01:22)
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Asserts that scientific advancements have improved life expectancy for children with cystic fibrosis.
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