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World Service,07 Apr 1997,28 mins

The DNA family tree

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How DNA analysis is showing just how closely related we are to apes. Also in the programme, why cancer is so uncommon, evidence that at least one of Jupiter's moons could support life and a vaccine for bananas. Presenter: Martin Redfern.

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