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Sex and the Neanderthals (Original title)Neanderthal Code (Alternative title)
Dates: 2008 (Copyright), 29 July 2008 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Tim Lambert

Synopsis: Documentary looking at the work of the Neanderthal Genome Project, which is mapping out the genomes of the Neanderthal species from DNA found in bone remains. They will then look at whether Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens ever inter-bred or not, and whether modern humans are mixed species descendants or not.Synopsis: Selected documentary in the "Revealed" series. This programme looks at a scientific comparison of genes found in homo sapiens and neanderthals, to ultimately explain why the species died out.

Subjects:
Biology, Genetics, Hominidae, Neanderthal

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TV Transmissions
Date: 29 July 2008Broadcast channel: FiveCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 20:00-21:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo
Date: 29 July 2008not specified