NOVA
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Season 47 · Episode 9 ·
Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check
With an extraordinary new technology called CRISPR, we can now edit DNA—including human DNA. But how far should we go? Gene-editing promises to eliminate certain genetic disorders like sickle cell disease. But the applications quickly raise ethical questions. Is it wrong to engineer soldiers to feel no pain, or to resurrect an extinct species?
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Episode 9 of season 47 of NOVA: “Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check”. Aired 2020-09-09. Watch it online free on ZapFlix.