The Gene
A historical biography of the human genome.

Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics
S1 Ep1 | 1h 54m 9s
Part One interweaves present-day stories with the discoveries of pioneers in genetics.

Revolution in the Treatment of Disease
S1 Ep2 | 1h 54m 10s
Part Two begins with the signature scientific achievement of our time.

The Gene Explained | The Gene That Transformed
3m 9s
What terrifying things go on inside of chrysalis, and what dark role do genes play?

The Gene Explained | Gene Damage
3m 25s
What goes on in our DNA to make us grow grey hair, wrinkles and less than healthy DNA?

The Gene Explained | Is That a Banana in Your Genes?
3m 21s
Humans are indeed genetically related to bananas (as well as slugs), but how exactly?

The Gene Explained | Invasion of the Gene Snatchers
3m 1s
How do viruses work? Sort of like an alien invasion that replaces our cell’s genetic code.

The Gene Explained | A Big Wooly Gene
3m
In this episode, we delve into the difficulties of resurrecting extinct animals.

A Young Family Navigating Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
4m 30s
The story of a young family with two children who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

The Most Human Thing We Have in Common
43s
The human genome and this generations responsibility to protect, understand, and intervene

The Race to Sequence the Human Genome
1m
A peek into the race to sequence the human genome and some of the possible consequences.

How Many Genes to Build an Organ Like the Brain?
1m 15s
How many genes does it take to build an organ as complex as the human brain?
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