To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer (2021)
180 million years ago, through a chance horizontal gene transfer, ferns acquired a much needed light sensor (neochrome) that allowed them to modify and survive in low light environments. We should all be so lucky.
Director: Shannon Silva
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: October 21, 2021
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer about?
- 180 million years ago, through a chance horizontal gene transfer, ferns acquired a much needed light sensor (neochrome) that allowed them to modify and survive in low light environments. We should all be so lucky.
- Who directed To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer?
- To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer was directed by Shannon Silva.
- How long is To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer?
- To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer?
- To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer is a Documentary film.
- Where was To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer produced?
- To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer was produced in United States of America.