What does “The Fourth Helix” mean?
“The Fourth Helix” is a reference to the DNA structure of telomeres, the ends of chromosomes. Our telomeres shorten as we age.
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About “The Fourth Helix”
“Watch Mr. Wizard,” a television program that ran from 1951 to 1965, was a science show just for us—the Baby Boom generation. Mr. Wizard entertained and enlightened his viewers with experiments concocted from every-day items. The Fourth Helix is written especially for the grown-up fans of Mr. Wizard, but anyone can join us!