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The Evolution Of Us

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This epic science special explores how genetics have underpinned the whole of human evolution, from our rise from a class of primates on the African plain to our spread across Earth. It asks how genetics could play an even greater role in determining where evolution will take us next. Location filming combined with state-of-the-art computer visualizations tell the amazing story of the human race.
IMDb 7.4/1020161 season
Special InterestDocumentary
Special InterestDocumentary
IMDb 7.4/1020161 season
Cast: Samuel West
TV-14
Season 1
2 episodes

  • 1. How Did We Get Here?

    1. How Did We Get Here?

    Going back more than three million years, this episode dissects clues in the human genome that explain how humans evolved from being one of many tree-dwelling apes to become the primate that rules the planet.
    Going back more than three million years, this episode dissects clues in the human genome that explain how humans evolved from being one of many tree-dwelling apes to become the primate that rules the planet.
    TV-14
    48min
    Dec 19, 2016

  • 2. Where Are We Going?

    2. Where Are We Going?

    Featuring cutting-edge advances in genetic engineering, this episode explores the fascinating possibilities for the future of the human race, by looking at both the extraordinary medical innovations that are already taking place and those that are yet to come.
    Featuring cutting-edge advances in genetic engineering, this episode explores the fascinating possibilities for the future of the human race, by looking at both the extraordinary medical innovations that are already taking place and those that are yet to come.
    TV-14
    48min
    Dec 19, 2016
    • The Evolution Of Us
    Special InterestDocumentary
    IMDb 7.4/1020161 season
    This epic science special explores how genetics have underpinned the whole of human evolution, from our rise from a class of primates on the African plain to our spread across Earth. It asks how genetics could play an even greater role in determining where evolution will take us next. Location filming combined with state-of-the-art computer visualizations tell the amazing story of the human race.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Jaehyuk LeeJiyun Lee
    Producers
    Susannah Ward
    Cast
    Samuel West
    Studio
    MagellanTV
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    TV-14
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]Français [auto]
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