The Gene: An Intimate History (2020)

04/07/2020 (US) • 1h 55m

Documentary

Overview

“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.

Top Billed Cast

David Costabile

Narrator (voice)

2 Episodes

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Self

2 Episodes

Edward Wild

Self

2 Episodes

Audrey Winkelsas

Self

2 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2020 | 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.

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Status

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Network

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Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

cautionary

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informative

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