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100 Greatest Discoveries

Series Overview

Bill Nye walks viewers through various areas of science to show how far they've come through their beginnings until modern times.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
Science
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2005

Premiered: Wed, Dec 8, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 2, 2005

Season 1, Episode 8: “Genetics”

Thirteen vital contributions to a field tht is now a cornerstone of the life sciences: Gregor Mendel's rules of heredity, Thomas Hunt Morgan's detection of chromosomal gene location, George Beadle and Edward Tatum's "one gene, one enzyme" concept, Barbara McClintock's discovery of transposons, the acceptance of DNA as the basis of genetic information, James Watson and Francis Crick's double helix, Marshall Nirenberg's genetic code, the discoveries of RNA, restriction enzymes, RNA splicing and RNA interference, Alec Jeffreys' DNA identification technique, and the Human Genome Project.

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Type: Clip • Published 2014-05-16

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Primary: TV-Y

TV-Y: All Children — Appropriate for all children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-Y

All Children — Appropriate for all children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 100 Greatest Discoveries

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What is 100 Greatest Discoveries about?

Bill Nye walks viewers through various areas of science to show how far they've come through their beginnings until modern times.

How many seasons does 100 Greatest Discoveries have?

100 Greatest Discoveries comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in 100 Greatest Discoveries?

Key cast members in 100 Greatest Discoveries include Bill Nye.

Who created or directed 100 Greatest Discoveries?

100 Greatest Discoveries was developed and directed by Not specified.