The Thread of Life

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Bell Labs

Complete Record: Dr. Frank Baxter traces the history of the study of genetics from the first work done by Mendel in 1866 to the present day. Uses time-lapse studies, animated diagrams, and views of experiments in process to discuss recent findings about genes, chromosomes, and DNA. Explains how mutations can be used for the improvement of plants and animals.


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