The Gene: An Intimate History
“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.
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: en
- In Production: No
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 2
- First Air Date: 2020-04-07
Seasons
Season 1: Season 1
Air Date: 2020-04-07
Episode Count: 2
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.