Starring
David Costabile
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Ken Burns Presents: The Gene Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.1 |
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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.
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Season 12020
8.25323h 50m
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.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
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| ▶ | 1 | Part 1: Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics | 8.3 | 30 | 115 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Part 2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease | 8.1 | 23 | 115 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
David Costabile Narrator
Rosalind Elsie Franklin Self
Eric Lander Self
James Watson Self
Siddhartha Mukherjee Self
Nancy Wexler Self
Alice Wexler Self
Edward Wild Self
James F. Gusella Self
Wendy Chung Self