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.

Documentary

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.

Documentary

Created By: Joe EgenderLeeor Kaufman
First Aired on: Oct 18, 2019
Popularity: 9.6923: 31 votes
Networks
Production: Radley Studios (US)Reel Peak FilmTwist & Turn Films
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 6 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1Cut, Paste, Life70 min
Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.
Episode 2The First to Try64 min
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.
Episode 3Changing an Entire Species62 min
Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.
Episode 4Our Next Generation68 min
As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.