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"Origins" Part 3 - Origins of Human Life

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Drs Suzannah Williams and Dagan Wells explore the secrets and processes behind human fertilisation. Sperm and eggs must face huge challenges before they even meet. After fertilisation, they go on to form a small ball of cells with huge potential.

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Series
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks
People
Suzannah Williams
Dagan Wells
Chris Lintott
Keywords
education
research
oocyte
cell
human genetics
DNA
Reproduction
ovary
gestation
germ cell
sperm
gamete
embryo
fertilisation
Department: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Date Added: 07/10/2014
Duration: 00:08:40

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