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The Gene: An Intimate History

Series 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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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

115 min per episode

Air Date Window

2020 – 2020

Premiered: Tue, Apr 7, 2020

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Apr 14, 2020

Season 1, Episode 2: “Revolution in the Treatment of Disease”

Part Two begins with the story of the signature scientific achievement of our time: the mapping of the human genome. As scientists learn to read the genetic code, they grapple with the dangers inherent in increasingly sophisticated and easily available methods of intervening in the very essence of what makes us human, our DNA.

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Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An Intimate History | PromoOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-27

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Durrance, Jack Youngelson

Screenplay & Story

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Producers

Ken Burns, Barak Goodman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Siddhartha Mukherjee

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Durrance

Director

Jack Youngelson

Director

Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Producer

Barak Goodman

Barak Goodman

Producer

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What is The Gene: An Intimate History about?

“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.

How many seasons does The Gene: An Intimate History have?

The Gene: An Intimate History comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Gene: An Intimate History?

Key cast members in The Gene: An Intimate History include David Costabile, Siddhartha Mukherjee, Edward Wild, Audrey Winkelsas.

Who created or directed The Gene: An Intimate History?

The Gene: An Intimate History was developed and directed by Chris Durrance, Jack Youngelson.