History of Science  What is the Secret of Life?

The story of how the secret of life has been examined through the prism of the human body. Details

 

Program: History of Science

Episode: What is the Secret of Life?

Michael Mosley presents the story of how the secret of life has been examined through the prism of the most complex organism known - the human body. It begins with attempts to save the lives of gladiators in Ancient Rome and unfolds all the way through to the microscopic world of cells and DNA.

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Duration: (58:48)
Premiere Date: 05/06/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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