The Gene: An Intimate History
The Gene: An Intimate History

The Gene: An Intimate History

(2020)
NR
Documentary
8.0/10
2 votes
115 min/ep
April 7, 2020
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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.

Network

PBS

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Season 1

Season 1

2 EpisodesAir Date: April 7, 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.

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