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.
Overview
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.
Shaul Schwarz
Creator / EP
Episodes
1. Cut, Paste, Life
Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.
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.
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.
Cast & Crew
Kevin Esvelt
Self
Aaron Traywick
Self
David Ishee
Self
Jeffrey Kahn
Self
Tristan Roberts
Self
Josiah Zayner
Self
