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The Ascent of Man

Generation upon Generation

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for years

Dr Jacob Bronowski follows the history of genetics, from the lonely experiments of Gregor Mendel to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Should we see human sexuality as a gift?

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