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36. The Science of Grandmothers

This week it’s all about celebrating grandmothers. Luke explores the science that explains how ...

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08.00 12 Aug 2021


36. The Science of Grandmothers



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08.00 12 Aug 2021


This week it’s all about celebrating grandmothers. Luke explores the science that explains how grandmothers are the secret to humanity’s success, and why genetics may be at play in a grandmother's care for her grandchildren.

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