The Gene: An Intimate History
8.0(3 votes)
2020
1 Season • 2 Episodes
Documentary
“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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 4/7/2020
Seasons
Season 1
2 episodes
The Gene: An Intimate History traces the evolution of genetics as researchers race to identify treatments for genetic diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, and to perfect tools for rewriting DNA.
Episodes
1
Episode 12
Episode 2Cast
David Costabile
Narrator (voice)
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Self
Edward Wild
Self
Audrey Winkelsas
Self
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