Unnatural Selection
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.
Cast
Kevin Esvelt
Self
Aaron Traywick
Self
David Ishee
Self
Jeffrey Kahn
Self
Tristan Roberts
Self
Josiah Zayner
Self
Jennifer Doudna
Self
Seasons
E1Cut, Paste, Life
Oct 18, 2019
Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.
E2The First to Try
Oct 18, 2019
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.
E3Changing an Entire Species
Oct 18, 2019
Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.
E4Our Next Generation
Oct 18, 2019
As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.
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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.
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