Series synopsis
Ken Burns Presents: The Gene is an American drama television series that premiered on April 7, 2020.
The Gene: An Intimate History 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.
Premise
The Gene: An Intimate History 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.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 7, 2020 | April 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1: Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics Science and personal stories come together to reveal the history of the human genome; patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors race against time to discover cures. |
April 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Part 2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease Geneticists wrestle with moral implications of new technologies that offer both promise and point a young scientist with spinal muscular atrophy reaches a treatment for her condition. |
April 14, 2020 |
Production
Release
| First aired | April 7, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | April 14, 2020 |
| Status | continue |