NOVA  Switching Genes On and Off

How "junk" DNA helped solve an evolutionary mystery. Details

 
 

Program: NOVA

Episode: Switching Genes On and Off

This video segment adapted from NOVA reveals how "junk" DNA helped solve an evolutionary mystery: Why do certain species of fruit flies have wing spots while others don't?

Duration: (4:54)
Premiere Date: 03/10/2010
Episode Expires: Fri 09 Nov 2012
TV Rating: NR


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