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.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: N/A

Release: 2019

Rating: 7.0

Season 1 - Unnatural Selection
2019-10-18
"Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions."
2019-10-18
"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."
2019-10-18
"Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists."
2019-10-18
"As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their \u201cthree-person baby\u201d at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology."