S04E06 | Bang Goes the Theory

Duration: 27'42''

Synopsis

Liz Bonnin looks at the controversial science of genetically modified crops in Hawaii, while Dallas tries to remedy Jem's dust allergy by making him eat worms.

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Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

Genetically Modified Papaya | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

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BBC One | 2011 | 8'32''

An examination of the need for, and the potential issues with, the genetic modification of papayas in Hawaii.

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Robert Bakewell | Countryfile

Robert Bakewell | Countryfile

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