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Unnatural Selection

Unnatural Selection
★ 7.2/10•2019•TV-MA•Documentary
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From eradicating disease to selecting a child's traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 18, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Cut, Paste, LifeE170m

Cut, Paste, Life

Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 2 - The First to TryE263m

The First to Try

New gene therapies may change the lives of Jackson, Nick and Tristan. But on this risky frontier, nothing is guaranteed, and the price can be steep.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 3 - Changing an Entire SpeciesE362m

Changing an Entire Species

Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 4 - Our Next GenerationE468m

Our Next Generation

As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.

Oct 18, 2019

Actors

Kevin Esvelt

Self

Aaron Traywick

Self

David Ishee

Self

Jeffrey Kahn

Self

Tristan Roberts

Self

Josiah Zayner

Self

Jennifer Doudna

Self

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