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The Gene: An Intimate History

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.
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Cast

David Costabile profile
David Costabile

Narrator (voice)

Total episodes: 2

Siddhartha Mukherjee profile
Siddhartha Mukherjee

Self

Total episodes: 2

Edward Wild profile
Edward Wild

Self

Total episodes: 2

Audrey Winkelsas profile
Audrey Winkelsas

Self

Total episodes: 2

David Costabile profile
David Costabile

Narrator (voice)

Total episodes: 2

Siddhartha Mukherjee profile
Siddhartha Mukherjee

Self

Total episodes: 2

Edward Wild profile
Edward Wild

Self

Total episodes: 2

Audrey Winkelsas profile
Audrey Winkelsas

Self

Total episodes: 2

Extra

Release Date

April 7, 2020

Last air Date

April 14, 2020

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

PBS logo

Available On

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seasons

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Season 1

Aired on: 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.

Videos

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Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An Intimate History | Promo

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