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The science, history & personal stories of the human genome.
THE GENE 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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Funding for KEN BURNS PRESENTS THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY has been provided by Genentech, 23andMe, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Gray Foundation, American Society of...
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THE GENE 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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The Gene Explained
What the heck is a gene, anyway? This animated series won’t get you a PhD, but it does clear up a few mysteries about how genes work and what they might look like in the future. (Microscope not required.)
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Preview: S1 | 30s | The science, history & personal stories of the human genome. (30s)
The Race to Sequence the Human Genome
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Clip: S1 | 1m | A peek into the race to sequence the human genome and some of the possible consequences. (1m)
The Most Human Thing We Have in Common
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Clip: S1 | 43s | The human genome and this generations responsibility to protect, understand, and intervene (43s)
How Many Genes to Build an Organ Like the Brain?
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Clip: S1 | 1m 15s | How many genes does it take to build an organ as complex as the human brain? (1m 15s)
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Clip: S1 | 53s | Examine what makes up the perfectly symmetrical double helix. (53s)
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Clip: S1 | 41s | Dive into the difference between dominant and recessive genes. (41s)
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Clip: S1 | 52s | Did you know that the DNA can be read whole or in part, producing different results? (52s)
A Young Family Navigating Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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Clip: S1 | 4m 30s | The story of a young family with two children who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). (4m 30s)
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Funding for KEN BURNS PRESENTS THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY has been provided by Genentech, 23andMe, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Gray Foundation, American Society of...