Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Hunt for the Oldest DNA

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA, struggling to find DNA in fossils that could survive millions of years. Then, one maverick scientist had the controversial idea to look for DNA not in fossils or frozen ancient tissue–but in dirt. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.
IMDb 8.0/10202453min
Special InterestDocumentaryInspiring
Special InterestDocumentaryInspiring
IMDb 8.0/10202453min
Cast: Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
7+
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Special InterestDocumentaryInspiring
IMDb 8.0/10202453min
For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA, struggling to find DNA in fossils that could survive millions of years. Then, one maverick scientist had the controversial idea to look for DNA not in fossils or frozen ancient tissue–but in dirt. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Niobe Thompson
Producers
Julia CortChris SchmidtNiobe ThompsonJohn RubinSean B. CarrollRichard StoneAlly BarrySandra Tober
Cast
Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
7+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]
Subtitles
English [CC]
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