Romanian Orphanage Babies: 21 Years On | All in the Mind

Duration: 27'30''

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How have the Romanian orphanage babies, adopted 21 years ago, recovered from their appalling early treatment? Claudia Hammond reports on how scientists have tracked their progress.

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