S1·E11 The Case of the Midwife Toad
Synopsis
When Paul Kammerer committed suicide in 1926, it was taken by most of his fellow biologists as a tacit admission of guilt that he had faked his experiments purporting to show the inheritance of acquired characteristics. Arthur Koestler joins NOVA in an in-depth examination of Kammerer's infamous experiment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 11 of NOVA air?
Season 1, Episode 11 ('The Case of the Midwife Toad') originally aired on May 12, 1974.
How long is Season 1 Episode 11 ('The Case of the Midwife Toad')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 1 Episode 11?
When Paul Kammerer committed suicide in 1926, it was taken by most of his fellow biologists as a tacit admission of guilt that he had faked his experiments purporting to show the inheritance of acquired characteristics. Arthur Koestler joins NOVA in an in-depth examination of Kammerer's infamous exp...