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Ken Burns Presents: The Gene

  • TV Series
  • 2020–
  • 2h
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Ken Burns Presents: The Gene (2020)
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The Gene: An Intimate History weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis & treatment... Read allThe Gene: An Intimate History weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis & treatment of genetic diseases & the complex ethical questions they raise.The Gene: An Intimate History weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis & treatment of genetic diseases & the complex ethical questions they raise.

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    • David Costabile
    • Siddhartha Mukherjee
    • Alice Wexler
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    • Stars
      • David Costabile
      • Siddhartha Mukherjee
      • Alice Wexler
    • 1User review
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    David Costabile
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    Siddhartha Mukherjee
    • Self
    • 2020
    Alice Wexler
    • Self
    • 2020
    Wendy Chung
    • Self
    • 2020
    Edward Wild
    • Self
    • 2020
    James Watson
    • Self
    • 2020
    Susanna Rosen
    • Self
    • 2020
    Christina Brandt
    • Self
    • 2020
    Maurice Wilkins
    • Self
    • 2020
    Eric Lander
    • Self
    • 2020
    Sally Jackson
    • Self
    • 2020
    Luke Rosen
    • Self
    • 2020
    Susanne Doetz
    • Self
    • 2020
    Rosalind Elsie Franklin
    • Self
    • 2020
    James F. Gusella
    • Self
    • 2020
    Nancy Wexler
    • Self
    • 2020
    Thomas Hunt Morgan
    • Self
    • 2020
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    A Solid Introduction on the History of Genetics

    A rather comprehensive exposition on the history of genetics, from Mendel to CRISPR. Real-world consequences on our breakthroughs - or lack thereof - in genetics are utilized to break up the linearity of the narrative. The pacing is tight, but never hurried. Some events are inherently dramatic, but they're never overly sensationalized. All concepts and terminologies are at least briefly explained.

    There are no groundbreaking filmmaking techniques or artistry here, but that's not the point, it's meant more as an informative public lecture on genetics.

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      • April 7, 2020 (United States)
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