Synopsis

You are not alone. Whether we acknowledge it or not, every human being, and indeed nearly every living creature, exists in a state of being fundamentally shaped by ancient life. Within each cell, countless prehistoric organisms operate in concert. This startling revelation is explored in detail by Dr. Lewis Thomas, a leading biologist and award-winning author, as NOVA delves into the enigmatic wonder of life. Time has described him as "quite possibly the best essayist on science anywhere in the