Unnatural Selection (2019)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2019-10-18
Last Air Date: 2019-10-18
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Kevin Esvelt as Self
- Aaron Traywick as Self
- David Ishee as Self
- Jeffrey Kahn as Self
- Tristan Roberts as Self
- Josiah Zayner as Self
- Jennifer Doudna as Self
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Limited Series (2019)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Cut, Paste, Life
Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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