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Human Mutants: The Mermaid Syndrome (3:00)

On Discovery Channel's "Human Mutants: The Mystery of Growth," learn about Sirenomelia or the Mermaid Syndrome where a baby is born with both feet fused together.

Understanding: The Power of Genes (2:52)

On the Learning Channel's series, "Understanding: The Power of Genes," the process of cloning is explained.

Genetics: Similarities Between Flies and Humans (9:57)

This video explores the genetic similarities between flies and humans. In both species, homeotic genes dictate where certain body structures will form, as well as how long-term memories are formed.

Understanding: Designer Cow (2:56)

On the Learning Channel's series, "Understanding: The Power of Genes," learn about the designer cow. Found out how cows are being genetically changed to produce drugs or genes to help humans.

Genetics: Cloning (3:20)

This video introduces Dolly, the cloned sheep. It also explains how cloning creates genetic reproductions of the same animal.

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Kapow Superhero Science: Muscle Genes (2:25)

How much muscle can a human actually build? Tests on mice show that it's possible to genetically build muscles that don't weaken with time or age. Learn more about muscles on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Kapow Superhero Science: Ending Aging Process (0:53)

According to scientists, the human aging gene can eventually be manipulated to the point of immortality. Learn more about the possibility of immortality on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Kapow Superhero Science: Goats and Spider Genetics (2:40)

On a farm outside of Canada, goats have been genetically altered and now contain one spider silk gene. This gene enables the goats to produce silk protein in their milk. Learn more about these goats on the Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero... More »