Ken Burns Presents: The Gene: An Intimate History

From Aristotle to the Human Genome Project, mankind’s knowledge and understanding of the gene and genetic research are traced in producer Ken Burns’ documentary for PBS. From the award-winning book by physician Siddhartha Mukherjee, Burns weaves together science, history, and personal stories to explore the breakthroughs that have transformed treatment of complex genetic diseases, while examining the challenging ethical questions these technologies pose. 4 hrs. on two discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.