Series synopsis
Unnatural Selection is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on October 18, 2019. It ended on October 18, 2019. It was created by Leeor Kaufman, Joe Egender. It stars Kevin Esvelt, Aaron Traywick, David Ishee and Jeffrey Kahn.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading 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
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 18, 2019 | October 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cut, Paste, Life Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions. |
October 18, 2019 |
| 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. |
October 18, 2019 |
| 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. |
October 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 2019 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2019 |
| Status | ended |