Name: The Gene: An Intimate History
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-07
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 8
Cast: David Costabile, Siddhartha Mukherjee

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.

The Gene: An Intimate History Collection

Season 1 (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.