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The Gene Code

The Gene Code

PG2011•1h 0m•10.0/10
Documentary

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10.0/10(1)

Dr Adam Rutherford explores the consequences of one of the biggest scientific projects of all time - the decoding of the entire human genome.

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Production

BBC Four, Furnace

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 18, 2011

Last Aired

April 25, 2011

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Book of Life
Air date: 2011-04-18
How every human carries the entire story of life on earth hidden in his or her DNA.
E2
Unlocking the Code
Air date: 2011-04-25
How we are coming to understand the very process by which our DNA makes each of us unique.

Cast

Dr Adam Rutherford

Dr Adam Rutherford

Himself - Presenter

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