Wondering how when and where to watch the documentary Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An Intimate History? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Columbia oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee reunites with world-renowned filmmaker Ken Burns for a four-part, two-hour documentary called The Gene: An Intimate History. This eye-opening look into the fascinating world of genetics will air on PBS stations nationwide and educate many on the impact gene modification could have on our future.
The series is based on Mukherjee’s book of the same name and offers an illuminating glimpse at genomic science. From its intriguing history to compelling personal accounts, including that of Mukherjee’s own family, this doc will keep viewers enthralled and educated for the entire run time.
The impact genes have on everything from our behavior, to diseases, to what we pass down to future generations is thoroughly analyzed in this engaging piece. The way the technology is moving it could be a savior for those with an inherited disorder or genetic defects.
Those issues can now be fixed thanks to the advancements in this extraordinary field. But with every new scientific achievement comes new risks that must be taken into consideration. A lot is riding on this science, and if viewers want to know more, they better be ready for the first installment will be on April 7 and the second on April 14.
Below is all the information you need to watch The Gene: An Intimate History live, on TV or online:
Here is how PBS officially describes the two-part, four-hour documentary:
"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."
And here’s how you can watch The Gene: An Intimate History:
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Episode: “Part One”
TV Channel: PBS
Live Stream: Watch on PBS online or the PBS app.
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