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  • The Making of the Fittest: The Birth and Death of Genes (2011)
  • Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short, History
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The Making of the Fittest: The Birth and Death of Genes (2011)
Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short, History
For life to survive, it must adapt and readapt to an ever-changing Earth. The discovery of the Antarctic icefish has provided a stunning example of adaptation in an environment both hostile and abundant, where the birth of new genes and ...See moreFor life to survive, it must adapt and readapt to an ever-changing Earth. The discovery of the Antarctic icefish has provided a stunning example of adaptation in an environment both hostile and abundant, where the birth of new genes and the death of old ones have played crucial roles. Researchers Bill Detrich, Christina Cheng, and Art DeVries have pinpointed the genetic changes that enable icefish to thrive without hemoglobin and red blood cells and to avoid freezing in the icy ocean. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Sarah Holt
Writers
Sean B. Carroll (additional writer) (story) | Ethan Herberman (written by) | Sarah Holt (additional writer)
Producer
Sarah Holt
Composer
Sheldon Mirowitz
Editor
Sarah Holt
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Updated Jun 29, 2012
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Oct 2011 (United States)
Awards
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