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Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials

Title:

The family that walks on all fours [videorecording] / Passionate Productions for BBC ; produced for NOVA by Holt Productions, LLC. ; produced and directed by Jemima Harrison and Sarah Holt.

Publisher, Date:

[Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Boston Video, [2007]

Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

An intense scientific debate has ignited around an extraordinary family living in rural Turkey with five adults who walk with their feet and the palms of their hands. Five siblings were discovered by scientist Uter Tan, who suggested that the handwalkers might be "genetic throwbacks," offering clues to our early human ancestors. German geneticist Stephan Mundlos is searching for a genetic mutation that could be connected to why early humans first stood upright. The discovery of this family raises fascinating questions about genes, social upbringing, and the evolution of our species.

Target Audience Note:

Not rated; this program includes material that may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Subjects:

Human genetics -- Variation -- Case studies.

Evolution (Biology)

Mutation (Biology)

Variation (Biology)

Social skills -- Study and teaching.

Television programs.

Science television programs.

Documentary television programs.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.