Season 1 · Episode 18
Ancient Egyptian DNA, Cheddar Man and wolves as pets
April 1, 202625m 13s
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Show Notes
Professor Brian Cox takes a deeper dive into the science of ancient DNA, with two experts returning to answer more of your questions.
How far can we go back in time using DNA? How accurate is ancient DNA when it comes to understanding our past? Why was diversity in DNA vital for the survival of early humans? Do we really share 60% of our genetic code with bananas?
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