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The Chemistry of Life
Episode 2 of 3
Adam Rutherford explores how scientists delved deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can bring chemicals into life.
In a three-part series, Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.
This episode explores how scientists delved ever deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can spark a bundle of chemicals into life. Their discoveries have brought us to the brink of being able to create life for ourselves.
Last on
Fri 6 May 2011
01:45
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Adam Rutherford |
Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Executive Producer | Marcus Herbert |
Broadcasts
- Wed 19 Aug 2009 21:00
- Thu 20 Aug 2009 00:40
- Thu 20 Aug 2009 02:40
- Tue 25 Aug 2009 20:00
- Tue 29 Sep 2009 00:00
- Mon 4 Oct 2010 19:30
- Tue 5 Oct 2010 02:30
- Thu 5 May 2011 22:45
- Fri 6 May 2011 01:45