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S1·E64 Will there be a new 'human species'?

Core Aired February 13, 2023
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Synopsis

Modern civilization does not mean the end of evolutionary adaptation. Researchers like Frank Rühli observe ongoing changes, such as lactose tolerance. The question of whether a new human species could emerge is complex. Natural selection would take millions of years, but technologies like the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool could accelerate the process.

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When did Season 1 Episode 64 of 42: The Answer to Almost Everything air?

Season 1, Episode 64 ('Will there be a new 'human species'?') originally aired on February 13, 2023.

How long is Season 1 Episode 64 ('Will there be a new 'human species'?')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for 42: The Answer to Almost Everything.

What happens in 42: The Answer to Almost Everything Season 1 Episode 64?

Modern civilization does not mean the end of evolutionary adaptation. Researchers like Frank Rühli observe ongoing changes, such as lactose tolerance. The question of whether a new human species could emerge is complex. Natural selection would take millions of years, but technologies like the CRISPR...

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