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Human Mutants

Human Mutants Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 1 Episodes

1. The Mystery of Growth

May 3rd, 200550 min

In this first programme, Leroi looks at how people grow and what happens when development goes wrong.

2. The Dangerous Womb

May 4th, 200550 min

Evolutionary biologist Armand Leroi explores the making of the human form in the womb, using cutting-edge genetics and embryology, and meets those who are born different from most others.

3. The Meaning of Beauty

May 5th, 200550 min

Evolutionary biologist Armand Leroi examines the processes that affect skin colour and what happens when they go wrong. Piebalds, with their patches of black and white skin, and albinos from all races demonstrate the effect of turning on and off genes that control pigmentation. South African housewife Rita Hoefling went to bed white and woke up black. Leroi also meets Mexican circus performer Jesus "Chuy" Aceves, whose face is covered in thick hair, and the most beautiful woman in the world.