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Human history - it's all in the genes

Can human history be hidden in the genes?

Can human history be hidden in the genes? Scientists are meeting this week to discuss the human genome, as research suggests that by sequencing human DNA can help uncover the history of human migration. Also in the programme a look at what determines what sex we are and how scientists are unravelling 200,000 years of climate change from just 3km of ice.

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大象传媒 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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The eclipses, spacecraft and astronauts changing our view of the Universe

The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry

The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry

A pair of scientific sleuths answer your perplexing questions. Ask them anything!

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