The Gene: An Intimate History
8.0
1 season
2 episodes
Ended
Documentary
Plot Summary
“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.
First Aired:April 7, 2020
Last Aired:April 14, 2020
Episode Runtime:1h 55m
Networks:
PBS
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
Hoopla
Seasons (1)
Season 1
2 episodes
Aired: 2020
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.
Production
Florentine Films
WETA
Ark Media