To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer (2021)

To Live and Die in the Shadows: Ferns, Survival and Horizontal Gene Transfer (2021) poster

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
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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.