The Gene: An Intimate History brings vividly to life the story of today's revolution in medical science through present-day tales of patients and doctors at the forefront of the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.
Show Info
Schedule: Tuesdays at 20:00
(~ 120 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
MedicalHistory
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
Official site: www.pbs.org
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Previous Episode
Part 2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease
Episode 1x02; Apr 14, 2020
Part Two begins with the story of the signature scientific achievement of our time: the mapping of the human genome. As scientists learn to read the genetic code, they grapple with the dangers inherent in increasingly sophisticated and easily availab…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x02: Part 2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease | Apr 14, 2020 | |
| 1x01: Part 1: Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics | Apr 7, 2020 |
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