Season 1 – The Gene: An Intimate History

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Apr 2020

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Scientific breakthroughs and patient stories reveal the historical search for the human genome and its role in human health and behavior.

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Ken Burns

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Aired Apr 7, 2020

Part 1: Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics

Science and personal stories come together to reveal the history of the human genome; patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors race against time to discover cures.

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Aired Apr 14, 2020

Geneticists wrestle with moral implications of new technologies that offer both promise and peril; a young scientist with spinal muscular atrophy researches a treatment for her condition.

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Executive Producer: Ken Burns
Network: PBS
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language: English
Release Date: Apr 7, 2020

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