Foetal Attraction Summary

Horizon Season 31 Episode 17 Synopsis

Investigates the theory put forward by biologist David Haig, who suggests that, far from being a period of physical harmony for mother and baby, during pregnancy the two are engaged in a struggle through the placenta to control available resources, such as oxygen and sugar. While the baby's genes are trying to promote growth, the mother's genes are trying to restrict the draining effect.

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Season 31 Episode 17 of Horizon resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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Horizon Show Summary

Horizon is BBC Two's flagship 50-minute science documentary series.

Recognised as the world leader in its field, it regularly wins a sweep of international science, medical and environmental film accolades, and has recently won the Royal Television Society Award and the Prix Italia.

In 2002, the British Academy of Film & Television Arts presented Horizon with the BAFTA Television Award for Best Factual Series or Strand.

In 2003 it won the prestigious Images et Science award for best medical documentary and the Carl von Linne Award at the Living Europe film festival in Sweden. That year, a Horizon co-production with WGBH Boston won the Emmy for best documentary.

In September 2014 it celebrated its 50th anniversary and it continues to enjoy outstanding critical acclaim.

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