Release Date

07 Apr, 2020

Runtime

01:55: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

2/1

Synopsis

“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.

Original Title

The Gene: An Intimate History

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Season 1

07 Apr, 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.

Actors

David Costabile

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Edward Wild

Audrey Winkelsas

Crew

Ken Burns

Chris Durrance

Jack Youngelson

Barak Goodman

Siddhartha Mukherjee