Unnatural Selection

Unnatural Selection

TV-MA2019•7.1/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(34)

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.

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Production

Radley Studios, Reel Peak Film, Twist & Turn Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 18, 2019

Last Aired

October 18, 2019

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Leeor Kaufman, Joe Egender

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Cut, Paste, Life

E1

Cut, Paste, Life

Air date: 2019-10-18

Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.

The First to Try

E2

The First to Try

Air date: 2019-10-18

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.

Changing an Entire Species

E3

Changing an Entire Species

Air date: 2019-10-18

Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.

Our Next Generation

E4

Our Next Generation

Air date: 2019-10-18

As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.

Cast

Kevin Esvelt

Self

Aaron Traywick

Self

David Ishee

Self

Jeffrey Kahn

Self

Tristan Roberts

Self

Josiah Zayner

Self

Jennifer Doudna

Self

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