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The Gene: An Intimate History

2020

“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
7 Apr 2020
Episode length
115 min
Also known as
Ken Burns Presents: The Gene: An Intimate History, Ken Burns Presents: The Gene
Country
United States
Language
English
Producers
Barak Goodman, Ken Burns
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Seasons · 2 episodes

  • Season 1

    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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