NOVA

Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Directed by Niobe Thompson
TV-PG
S51 • E4    Feb 21, 2024    54m
8.06.0
For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Researchers struggled to find DNA in fossils that could survive millions of years. Then, one scientist had the idea to look for DNA not in fossils - but in dirt.

Where to Watch NOVA - S51 • E4

Cast of Hunt for the Oldest DNA

  • Eske WillerslevSelf - Evolutionary Biologist
  • Sarika Cullis-SuzukiSelf - Narrator
  • Tom GilbertSelf - Evolutionary Biologist
  • Ross MacPheeSelf - American Museum of Natural History
  • Mikkel Winther PedersenSelf - Paleogeneticist
  • Maanasa RaghavanSelf - Evolutionary Biologist
  • Maureen RaymoSelf - Paleoclimatologist
  • Alexandra RouillardSelf - Postdoctroal Fellow
  • Natalia RybczynskiSelf - Paleontologist
  • Astrid SchmidtSelf - Biologist
  • Beth ShapiroSelf - Evolutionary Biologist
  • Niobe ThompsonDirector / Writer / Executive Producer
  • Ally BarryProducer
  • Sean B. CarrollExecutive Producer
  • Julia CortExecutive Producer
  • John RubinExecutive Producer
  • Chris SchmidtExecutive Producer
  • Richard StoneProducer
  • Sandra ToberProducer
  • Bruce AlcockArt Director

 

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