Branches of biology
Biology – The natural science that studies life. Areas of focus include structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
2 episodes
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Anatomy
Melvyn Bragg discusses the 2000 year old history of mankind's attempt to understand the human body and the role that science, religion and art have played in that pursuit.
14 February 2002
Featuring: Harold Ellis, Ruth Richardson, Andrew Cunningham
Microbiology
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of microbiology and how microscopic creatures dominate life on earth.
8 March 2007
Featuring: John Dupré, Anne Glover, Andrew Mendelsohn