Why does banana candy taste so different from the bananas we find in our grocery stores today? Alex Dainis dives into the history of the Gros Michel banana, once the top banana variety until a devastating fungal disease changed everything. Learn how commercial bananas, including the popular Cavendish we eat today, are all clones, and how this genetic uniformity affects the taste we associate with banana candy.

Genes in Action:    • Genes in Action  

Among the world's largest science centers, the Museum of Science engages millions of people each year to the wonders of science and technology through interactive exhibitions, digital programs, giant screen productions, and preK – 12 EiE® STEM curricula through the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center. Established in 1830, the Museum is home to such iconic experiences as the Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater. Around the world, the Museum is known for digital experiences such as Mission: Mars on Roblox, and traveling exhibitions such as the Science Behind Pixar. Learn more at https://www.mos.org/ #Genesinaction #genes #genetics