3. The Spark of Life
Adam Rutherford reveals how scientists are close to repeating what has happened only once in four billion years - the creation of a new life form.
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The Cell is a documentary TV series that premiered on August 12, 2009. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Spark of Life", aired on August 26, 2009.
Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.
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3 episodes · 1 season
2009 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
Adam Rutherford reveals how scientists are close to repeating what has happened only once in four billion years - the creation of a new life form.
Adam Rutherford explores how scientists delved deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can bring chemicals into life.
Adam Rutherford tells the story of the biological cell. He explores how centuries of scientific and religious dogma were overturned by the discovery of the cell.
The Cell has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 26, 2009.
The most recent episode of The Cell, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Spark of Life", aired on August 26, 2009.
The Cell has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
The Cell first aired on August 12, 2009.
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