Extras

The Gene

Official Trailer

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The science, history & personal stories of the human genome.

The Gene

The Race to Sequence the Human Genome

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A peek into the race to sequence the human genome and some of the possible consequences.

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The Most Human Thing We Have in Common

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The human genome and this generations responsibility to protect, understand, and intervene

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How Many Genes to Build an Organ Like the Brain?

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How many genes does it take to build an organ as complex as the human brain?

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The Double Helix

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Examine what makes up the perfectly symmetrical double helix.

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Dominant vs Recessive Traits

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Dive into the difference between dominant and recessive genes.

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DNA: Read Whole or in Part

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Did you know that the DNA can be read whole or in part, producing different results?

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A Young Family Navigating Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

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The story of a young family with two children who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).