DNA Mysteries The Search for Adam

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Summary: Could we all be descendants of an Adam-like ancestor? And if he existed, who was he, where did he live, and what did he look like? This program uses sophisticated DNA testing methods to, in effect, trace humanity's family tree. Guided by renowned geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells, viewers learn about the primary tool that propels this quest for a common ancestor-the Y chromosome, which is transmitted through family lines from father to son. Focusing on Africa, the program posits the existence of a patriarchal figure who lived around 60,000 years ago and whose chromosomal characteristics may be shared, at least in part, by every man alive today. Intriguing conclusions about famous historical figures are also featured.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (52 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 15, 2010. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Who Is Adam? (2:33) -- Genetic Time Machine (3:09) -- Descendants of Genghis Khan (3:18) -- Significance of Y Chromosome Mutation (3:10) -- Family Tree of Adam (1:47) -- Search for Bible Genealogy Link (2:56) -- Is Creation Beyond Science? (1:07) -- The Genographic Project (2:03) -- Thomas Jefferson: DNA Revelations (2:43) -- Tracing Human Fossils (2:47) -- DNA Analysis: Pate Island, Kenya (2:53) -- "Scientific Adam" Revealed (2:58) -- Who Was Scientific "Adam" (1:24) -- Creating a Portrait of "Adam" (2:43) -- A Face for Scientific "Adam" (2:52) -- First Truly Modern Man (3:30) -- Intelligence of Early Man (2:29) -- New Face for Adam (1:59) -- What Set Adam Apart? (1:37) -- Scientific "Adam" Unites Mankind (1:50)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	10 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.