When did NOVA Season 33 Episode 18 air?
NOVA Season 33 Episode 18 aired on November 14, 2006.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
This episode focuses on a scientific debate about five siblings in a Turkish family who walk on all fours. When, in 2005, scientist Uner Tan labeled them "genetic throwbacks," they became part of the dialogue about a possible missing link to an era when humans walked on all fours. Included: comments from geneticist Sean Carroll and anthropologist Brian Richmond, who disagree with Tan; and interviews with and footage of the family.
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NOVA Season 33 Episode 18 aired on November 14, 2006.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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