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Darwin's Burning Question

Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations.

An episode of the Darwin and Inheritance - for iPad/Mac/PC podcast, hosted by The Open University, titled "Darwin's Burning Question" was published on March 1, 2009 and runs 4 minutes.

March 1, 2009 ·4m · Darwin and Inheritance - for iPad/Mac/PC

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Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations.

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Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations.

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