The Gene: An Intimate History
2020 Documentary 1 season
TMDB rating 8.0/10 Ended
“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.
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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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Cast and details
David CostabileNarrator (voice)
Siddhartha MukherjeeSelf- Edward WildSelf
Audrey WinkelsasSelf
- Network
- PBS
- First aired
- Apr 7, 2020
- Latest episode
- Apr 14, 2020
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